CyberLink
InstantBurn 5
User’s Guide
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Mailing Address CyberLink Corporation
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Telephone 886-2-8667-1298
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Copyright © 2005 CyberLink Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents
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Introduction.............................................. 1
Main Features .......................................................................... 2
Version Information ............................................................... 3
What is the Difference Between the UDF Versions? ......... 4
Important Points Before Using InstantBurn ....................... 5
System Requirements ............................................................. 8
Using InstantBurn...................................... 9
Formatting a Disc .................................................................. 10
Background Format .............................................................. 12
Writing to Disc ...................................................................... 14
Ejecting a Disc ....................................................................... 15
Disc Types .............................................................................. 16
Property Sheet ....................................................................... 21
Using the Erase Tool ............................................................ 24
Technical Support ................................... 25
Web Support .......................................................................... 26
Fax Support ........................................................................... 27
Telephone Support ............................................................... 28
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing InstantBurn. This User’s Guide gives you
details on how to install and uninstall the software, and use the
software.
This manual is current based on the software and hardware
information at the time of writing. The functions and contents in this
manual may differ with future version upgrades of the software
without prior notice. Refer to the supplementary manuals for any
changes. Please notify us if you find any errors or omissions in this
manual.
This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved with CyberLink
Corporation. It may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced or
translated in whole or in part without consent in writing from
CyberLink Corporation.
CyberLink Corporation shall not be liable for any damages
whatsoever, arising from the use of or inability to use this software.
Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Main Features
InstantBurn’s main features include the following:
Handles Data Like a Removable Disk
InstantBurn allows you to write data by folder or file onto a CD,
DVD, Blu-ray disc, or HD DVD disc exactly like the Explorer, making
the disc as easy to use as a floppy or other removable disks. You can
write onto the disc until it is full, or drag and drop unwanted files
and folders to the Recycle Bin to delete them.
Supported discs: CD-RW, CD-MRW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDRAM, BD-R, BD-RE, and HD DVD-RAM.
Supports the Latest Functions and Formats
Depending on the drive you are using, InstantBurn allows you to
take advantage of the next generation packet writing technology, CDMRW (Mount Rainier), and DVD+RW Quick Start, which formats a
DVD+RW disc fast.
Supports UDF 1.50, 2.00, 2.01 and, 2.50
InstantBurn supports the world standard file format, UDF (Universal
Disk Format) version 1.5 along with the new versions, 2.00, 2.01, and
2.50.
Supports 64-bit Operating System and 64-bit CPU
InstantBurn now supports 64-bit operating systems and 64-bit CPUs.
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Version Information
You will need to know which version of InstantBurn you are using
should you want to download an updater from the CyberLink
We bs it e, or contact the Support Center.
1. Right click on the InstantBurn icon in the task tray in the bottom
right of the screen, and select Version Information from the
menu.
2. When you have checked the version information, click OK to
close the window.
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What is the Difference Between the UDF Versions?
When formatting a DVD with InstantBurn, you can select the UDF
version in which the disc will be formatted. In normal situations, it is
safest to select UDF1.50, which has the highest compatibility.
UDF 1.50 This is the standard that defined “write-once” and
rewritable for packet writing software. It also
includes the substitute sector function added in
version 1.02.
UDF 2.00 This version adds file-attribute support to version
1.50, and is used in the real-time recording format,
DVD-VR (DVD Video Recording format), defined by
the DVD Forum. You cannot create a DVD-VR DVDVideo using InstantBurn.
UDF 2.01 This refined version of UDF version 2.00 is to be used
in DVD Stream Recording (DVD-VR) in the future.
UDF 2.50 This version of UDF adds support for Metadata
Partition facilitating metadata clustering and
optional duplication of file system information.
Windows XP and previous versions of Windows do
not support UDF 2.50 by default.
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Important Points Before Using InstantBurn
Before using InstantBurn, please read the following section for
important information.
Installation and Software Compatibility
• InstantBurn cannot exist on computers with third-party packet-
writing software.
• Do not allocate a network drive.
• InstantBurn does not support the power saving function. Be sure
to have the power connected at all times.
Under Windows 2000
• Disable the digital audio CD setting.
Under Windows XP
• Multiple users cannot use InstantBurn simultaneously.
• Minimize the IME Toolbar when using InstantBurn.
• InstantBurn is not compatible with the Windows XP recording
option. To disable this function, right click on the CD/DVD drive
icon, select Properties from the menu and disable Enable CD
recording on this drive under the Recording tab.
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Uninstalling under Windows 98/Me
• When uninstalling InstantBurn, a message appears to confirm
whether you want to delete the “CDRBSVSD.vxd” shared file. If
you have Power2Go 4.0 or older installed, do not delete this file.
Before Formatting with InstantBurn
InstantBurn is packet-writing software, so it formats discs in UDF
(Universal Disc Format) format. Once you have formatted a disc
using InstantBurn, you cannot use it to record using Power2Go or
other burning software. If you want to give the disc you are creating
to a friend or colleague, do not format the disc with InstantBurn - use
Power2Go instead. If you want to create an audio CD or a DVDVideo disc, use Power2Go or other burning software.
CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-RE, HD DVD-RAM
discs can be erased using Disc Erase Tool.
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Miscellaneous
• InstantBurn only supports rewritable media and certain write-
once media. You can only use CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDRAM, BD-R, BD-RE, and HD DVD-RAM discs.
• Retail preformatted discs will have to be reformatted with
InstantBurn before writing data onto them using InstantBurn.
• Be sure to eject the disc before putting your computer in suspend
mode. If you do not, the disc information may be damaged and
the disc may not be readable.
• Be sure to eject the disc before shutting down your computer. If
you do not, the disc information may be damaged and the disc
may not be readable.
• InstantBurn is software for writing data onto a disc. It does not
have functions that allow you to create audio or DVD-Video discs.
(Read below for more details.)
• If you select Make disc readable on DVD-ROM drives when
ejecting a disc, the disc should be readable on other computers.
However, the disc may be unusable on any given computer due to
DVD-ROM drive or third-party packet-writing software/driver
compatibility issues.
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System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as
minimums for working with this program.
Minimum System Requirements
OS Microsoft Window 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP
CPU Pentium II 300 MHz and faster
recommended
Memory 32 MB or more (64 MB or more
recommended)
Hard Disk 15 MB of available space to install
InstantBurn
Display SVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
video card and monitor, 16 bit or higher
system color
Supported Drives The CD-RW, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD
disc drives that are supported by
InstantBurn are required. Check the
CyberLink Website (www.cyberlink.com
for the latest information on supported
drives.
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Chapter 2:
Using InstantBurn
This chapter describes how to use the CyberLink InstantBurn program.
Sections include formatting a disc, writing to a disc, and erasing a
disc, as well as reference information on disc types and the
InstantBurn Property Sheet.
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Formatting a Disc
Before you begin, check that the InstantBurn icon is in the task
tray in the bottom right of the screen.
1. Insert a blank unformatted disc into the drive. Right click on the
InstantBurn icon in the task tray in the bottom right of the screen
and select Format from the menu. Click Next.
Note: InstantBurn enables you to save data on a CD, DVD, BD or
HD DVD. Once you format a disc with InstantBurn, you can only
use it with InstantBurn. If you want to create an audio CD or a
DVD-Video, DO NOT format the disc. Use Power2Go.
2. Select the drive in which the disc to be formatted was inserted,
then click Next.
3. Click Properties to check the disc properties. If everything is OK,
click Next.
4. Input the volume label, then click Finish. You can change the
volume label after the disc has been formatted.
Note: The volume label is a maximum of 11 characters. You
cannot use spaces in the label. When formatting a DVD, you can
also select the UDF version. Version 1.50 is most commonly used,
so there is usually no need to change this setting.
5. Click OK on the confirmation prompt that appears to start
formatting.
Note: You cannot use the formatted disc with Power2Go or other
burning software.
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6. The disc is mounted when formatting is complete. Click OK.
Note: The icon in the task tray in the bottom right of the
screen will change to .
7. You can now copy data onto the formatted disc at anytime. Refer
to Writing to Disc for more details. While the disc is mounted
using InstantBurn, you may not be able to eject the disc using the
eject button on the drive. Refer to Ejecting a Disc for more
details.
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Background Format
Background format is the function that shortens the processing time
for physical formatting, which is necessary when formatting a disc
for the first time, with random write access software such as
InstantBurn. The drive automatically physical formats the disc
internally when it is not being used to read or write, allowing you to
use your PC for other operations. You can interrupt background
formatting to copy files/folders onto a disc. This function is available
on DVD+RW compatible writable DVD drives and Mount Rainier
format (CD-MRW) compatible CD-RW drives. Ejecting a disc before
completing background format differs depending on the drive.
Note: Background Format function is not available for Blu-ray and
HD DVD discs.
Ejecting DVD+RW Discs
Select one of the following methods to eject a DVD+RW disc before
completing background format.
Write Temporary Lead-Outs
Right click on the InstantBurn icon in the task tray, then select Eject
from the menu. (If you have more than one drive connected, select
the drive.) It takes about one minute to eject the disc.
Do not Write Temporary Lead-Outs
Right click on the drive icon in the Explorer and select Eject from the
menu. You can also shut down your PC and no lead-outs are written
onto the disc.
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Ejecting CD-MRW Discs
To format a CD-RW in Mount Rainier format, you must have MRW
formatting (RW discs) enabled in Properties under the InstantBurn
Page Settings tab.
Note: Mount Rainier is a standard that provides background
formatting and defect management for storage on CD-RW.
When the disc is inserted into the drive, the minimum required
space is formatted, so the disc can be used without delay; about
one minute. The rest of the disc is formatted in the background
when it is not being used.
Select one of the following methods to eject a disc before completing
background format when using a CD-MRW on a Mount Rainier
compatible drive.
• Right click on the InstantBurn indicator in the task tray, then
select Eject from the menu.
• Right click on the drive icon in the Explorer and select Eject
from the menu.
• Press the drive's eject button.
It may take time for the disc to eject. If a prompt appears, click OK to
continue.
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Writing to Disc
Note: The amount of data that can be written to a formatted RW
disc is less than the disc’s physical capacity. For example, you
can write about 530 MB of data onto a 650 MB CD-RW, and 4.3
GB of data onto a 4.7 GB DVD-RW/+RW (and slightly less on a
DVD-RAM).
1. Open My Computer to display the disc drive icon to which you
want to copy data.
2. Open a separate window to display the files/folders you want to
copy. Make sure it does not hide the window you opened in 1.
3. Click on the files/folders in the window then drag them onto the
disc drive icon. The files/folders are copied onto the disc. (The
copy window does not appear if a relatively small amount of
data is being copied.)
4. Once copying is finished, double click on the disc drive icon to
open it and check that the files where copied properly.
Note: You may not be able to copy files larger than 2 GB under
Windows 9x/Me. There are no limitations under Windows 2000/XP.
While the disc is mounted using InstantBurn, you may not be able
to eject the disc using the eject button on the drive. Refer to
Ejecting a Disc for more details.
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Ejecting a Disc
1. Right click on the InstantBurn icon in the task tray in the bottom
right of the screen and select Eject from the menu.
2. The disc will be ejected as-is, but a prompt may appear
depending on the type of disc in the drive. Refer to Disc Types
below for more details on ejecting each disc type.
3. Select As is and click OK.
• Be sure to eject the disc before shutting down your computer.
• The next time you want to copy data onto the disc, insert it in
the drive. If the InstantBurn icon in the task tray changes
from to , the disc is ready to use.
• You can right click on the disc drive icon on your file browser
and select Eject to eject the disc as it would if you selected
Eject as is.
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Disc Types
Formatting and ejecting a disc differs depending on the type of disc
you are using as shown in the table below.
Disc Type Formatting Ejecting
CD-RW You can format blank
discs and reformat
preformatted discs.
Formatting a blank
disc will take
approximately 40 to 70
minutes. Reformatting
a preformatted disc
will take
approximately 40 to 70
minutes when using
Complete Format and
10 to 30 minutes when
using Normal Format.
The disc is ejected as is
when you select eject from
the menu. The ejected disc
can be viewed on a
computer on which
InstantBurn is installed.
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Disc Type Formatting Ejecting
CD-MRW
(Mount
Rainier)
This format can be
used on a drive that
supports CD-MRW.
Format blank and
reformat preformatted
discs. The disc looks as
if it was formatted in 1
to 3 minutes, but, in
reality, it formats the
disc while it is not in
use. (Background
formatting)
If background formatting
is not complete when you
eject the disc, a prompt
appears telling you that
“track and session
information needs to be
written to eject the RW
disc.” Click OK and the
disc will be ejected in
about one minute. If
background formatting is
complete, the disc will be
ejected straight away. The
ejected disc can be viewed
on a computer on which
InstantBurn or UDF
reader software (such as,
UDF Reader) is installed.
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Disc Type Formatting Ejecting
DVD-RW
(QF)
(Quick
Format)
You can format blank
discs and reformat
preformatted discs.
The disc looks as if it
was formatted in 1 to 3
minutes, but, in reality,
it formats the necessary
capacity when writing
data onto the disc.
(Quick format)
You have the following
choice when ejecting the
disc.
• Eject as is
The disc is ejected as is.
The ejected disc can be
viewed on a computer
on which InstantBurn is
installed.
• Make disc readable on
DVD-ROM drives.
(Rewritable)
The disc format is
converted so it can be
read by DVD-ROM
drives or on computers
that do not have
InstantBurn installed. A
temporary lead-out is
written on the disc, so
you can write
additional data on the
disc at a later date.
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Disc Type Formatting Ejecting
DVD+RW You can format blank
discs and reformat
preformatted discs.
When background
formatting is not
complete, you have the
following choice when
ejecting the disc.
• Eject as is
The disc is ejected as is.
The ejected disc can be
viewed on a computer
on which InstantBurn is
installed. (A temporary
lead-out is not written
on the disc.)
• Make disc readable on
DVD-ROM drives.
(Rewritable)
The disc format is
converted so it can be
read by DVD-ROM
drives or on computers
that do not have
InstantBurn installed. A
temporary lead-out is
written on the disc, so
you can write
additional data on the
disc at a later date.
DVDRAM
You can format blank
discs and reformat
preformatted discs.
The disc is ejected as is.
The ejected disc can be
viewed on a computer on
which InstantBurn is
installed. (A temporary
lead-out is not written on
the disc.)
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Disc Type Formatting Ejecting
BD-R You can format blank
discs.
BD-RE You can format blank
discs and reformat
preformatted discs.
HD DVDRAM
You can format blank
discs and reformat
preformatted discs.
The disc is ejected as is.
The ejected disc can be
viewed on a computer on
which InstantBurn is
installed. (A temporary
lead-out is not written on
the disc.)
The disc is ejected as is.
The ejected disc can be
viewed on a computer on
which InstantBurn is
installed. (A temporary
lead-out is not written on
the disc.)
The disc is ejected as is.
The ejected disc can be
viewed on a computer on
which InstantBurn is
installed. (A temporary
lead-out is not written on
the disc.)
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Note: You may not be able to copy files larger than 2 GB under
Windows 9x/Me. There are no limitations under Windows 2000/XP.
•
A temporary lead-out is the information written to a
DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc that is needed when reading the
disc on a computer that does not have InstantBurn installed.
A lead-out is usually automatically written onto a fully
formatted disc, but if the disc is ejected before it is fully
formatted, a temporary lead-out is written on the disc so it
can be read as a DVD-ROM.
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Property Sheet
The InstantBurn Property Sheet contains all the settings for writing
onto discs and drive or disc information. The Property Sheet has two
tabs: The InstantBurn Page Information tab, which displays the disc
information, and the InstantBurn Page Settings tab, where you can
complete the writing settings.
Displaying the Property Sheet
Right click on the InstantBurn indicator in the task tray and select
Properties. If you have multiple drives that support InstantBurn,
select the drive, then select Properties.
Note: You can also right click on the drive icon in the Explorer and
select Properties to display the Property Sheet. The information
displayed in General are the same as those displayed in the
InstantBurn Page Information tab.
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InstantBurn Page Information Tab
You can view the following drive information on this tab. Any change
becomes valid by clicking either OK or Apply.
Label
The name of the disc.
Ty pe
The disc type.
File system
The disc file system and version.
Used space
The disc space already used.
Free space
The amount of unused disc space.
Capacity
The disc capacity (the sum of the used and free regions).
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InstantBurn Page Settings Tab
The following settings are available in the Page Settings tab.
Safe Mode (Compare after writing to RW disc)
The program automatically checks whether the files were written
correctly by comparing them with the original files. Note that the
write speed is slower when this option is enabled.
Enable DRT-DM (Requires reboot)
The DRT-DM feature allows the burning drive to locate and manage
disc defects. Enabling this option can greatly enhance writing to a
DVD-RW disc. If you select this option, you must restart your
computer for the option to take effect.
Note: This option is only available if your burning drive supports
DRT-DM.
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Using the Erase Tool
The InstantBurn Erase Tool is the CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM, BD-RE, and HD DVD-RAM disc erasing tool for
reverting InstantBurn-formatted discs into blank discs. Use this tool
to erase an InstantBurn-formatted disc, if you want to use it with
Power2Go or other premastering programs.
1. Select Start -> Programs -> CyberLink InstantBurn ->
InstantBurn Erase Tool to launch the Erase Tool.
2. Select the drive you want to use.
3. Insert the disc you want to erase, then select either Normal Erase
or Quick Erase.
• Normal Erase erases the entire disc. A CD-RW disc takes
approximately 20 to 40 minutes to complete.
• Quick Erase erases only the file information, so it will look
erased, which is enough for normal use. It takes
approximately 1 minute to complete.
Note: It is recommended that you erase the entire disc by
selecting Normal Erase if it contains files that you want to delete
permanently.
4. Click Start to begin erasing.
5. When erasing is complete, a prompt appears. Click OK to finish.
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Technical Support
Before asking CyberLink for technical support, please refer to this
user's guide or online help for information. It contains all the
information you generally need to use the program. You may also
find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer.
If your problem is not resolved using the above methods, please feel
free to contact CyberLink for technical support.
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Web Support
Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day and at no cost
on our Web sites:
support.gocyberlink.com
www.cyberlink.com
In addition to frequently asked questions, we also provide
troubleshooting techniques, the latest in product news, and other
relevant information.
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Technical Support
Fax Support
Use our fax support number to get technical support quickly without
spending time on the phone:
(886) 2-8667-1300
Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users, so
please make sure to include your CD-key (located on your CD
case) when faxing.
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Telephone Support
You are welcome to call the CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at
the phone number listed below during hours of availability:
CyberLink Technical Support Information
Support Phone
Number
Support Hours
Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users. Please
be sure to have your CD-key (located on your CD case) on hand
when calling.
When calling for support, please have your computer ready and
provide us with the following information:
• your registered CD-key
• the product version
• the version of Windows installed on your system
• the hardware devices on your system and their specifications
• the wording of any warning messages that were displayed
(You may want to write this down or make a screen capture.)
• a detailed description of the problem and under what
circumstances it occurred
(886) 2-8667-1298
9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Taiwan time (GMT +8:00)
Monday to Friday, excluding holidays
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