Emprex 16x DVD R/RW Writer User Manual

16X DVD ± R/RW Writer

DVD±R 16X, DVD+R DL 8X,DVD-R DL 4X,

DVD-RAM 5X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-RW 6X

12 in 1 card reader compatibility

User’s Manual

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

PRODUIT LASER

CATEGORIE 1

CAUTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT

KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
GEOFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.

ATTENTION

RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B
EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

Copyright Statement

It is a criminal offence, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorised copies of

copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts and sound

recordings. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

FCC Compliance Statement

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

FCC Warning Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

♦ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

♦ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FOR EUROPE

“The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.”

WEEE LOGO

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2

INSTALLATION 3

HOST INTERFACE CONNECTIONS 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4
DRIVER INSTALLATION 6
DVD REGIONAL CODE 7

OPERATION & CONNECTION 9

FRONT PANEL 9
REAR VIEW 11

TECHNICAL DATA 12

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to a multimedia world of ReWritable technology with DVD burning
capabilities. This multiformat recordable drive presents you more backup
choices other than acting as a CD-R/RW drive and as a DVD-ROM reader.
The drive supports DVD Forum’s DVD-R/RW/RAM standard as well as that of
DVD+RW Alliance’s DVD+R/RW enabling excellent compatibility, simple,
quick recording of both CD/DVD formats, huge capacity storage, and theater­quality playback.

The bundled application software offers the creation fun of video, photos, and
music editing in addition to basic data backup. You can record up to 8.5 GB, 4
hours of TV shows or movies with high-quality MPEG2 video/AC-3 sound
effect, and even more appealing, author your own DVD movies – from
capture to editing and burning.

And that isn’t all, the built-in 12 in 1 card reader which offers read-write ability
of 12 memory card types simplifies the process of exchanging data between
Digital cameras, camcorders, voice recorders, PDAs, MP3s… and your
computer. You can view, archive, or write the files/photos/video/music of the
memory card directly from the drive and enjoy the fascinating digital/DVD
entertainment on your desktop.

Here are some important features of this drive:

• Easy installation with the DVD-Dual drive of EIDE and card
reader of USB 2.0 interface (on board connection)

• Four-slot integration of the card reader works with CompactFlash
(CF) Type I, II, MicroDrive, Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro,
MS Pro Duo, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MMC (RS­MMC), Secure Digital (SD), mini SD, and SmartMedia (SM)

• Convenient connection with A-Type USB Extension Port on the
front panel

• 16X DVD±R, 8X DVD+R Double Layer , and 4X DVD-R Dual
Layer writing; 5X DVD-RAM , 8X DVD+RW, and 6X DVD-RW
rewriting speed; and 16X DVD-ROM reading speed

• 48X CD-R writing, 24X CD-RW rewriting, and 48X CD-ROM
reading speed

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