Emprex 16X DVD Writer USB 2.0 User Manual

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USB 2.0 16X DVD 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

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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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

PRODUIT LASER

CATEGORIE 1

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

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

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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.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1

ABOUT USB 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3

INSTALLATION 4

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4 DRIVER INSTALLATION 5 SOFTWARE PACKAGE 5 DVD REGIONAL CODE 6

OPERATION & CONNECTION 8

FRONT PANEL 8 REAR VIEW 10

TECHNICAL DATA 11

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INTRODUCTION

Accompanying the new DVD storage technology, we are honored to present you a compact and multiformat external drive with USB 2.0 interface: DVD Writer supporting DVD±R/RW and DVD-RAM writing.

This USB 2.0 DVD Writer frees up precious bay space and offers more backup choices other than acting as a CD-R/RW drive and as a DVD-ROM reader. It supports DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD-RAM enabling excellent compatibility, simple, quick recording of both CD/DVD formats, huge capacity storage, and theater-quality playback.

The bundled package of application software offers the creation fun of video, photos, and music editing. You can either record up to 8.5GB, 4 hours of TV shows or movies into high-quality DVD video, or author your own DVD movies – from capture to editing and burning, which both are playable in most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.

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:

 USB 2.0 interface, easy to connect to USB 2.0 port in PC

 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

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 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

 Adopts “MTKSuperLink” technology to prevent buffer underrun

errors of CD & DVD writing

 Supports writing modes of TAO, DAO, SAO and packet writing

 Supports MultiRead function

 Serves as RPC-2 DVD-ROM Drive

 Smooth DVD playback

 Compatible with most existing DVD-ROM drives and DVD video

players

 Bundled with an extensive application software package

About USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus), a means of attaching devices to your computer, is basically a standardized intelligent serial connection which provides an expandable, hot-pluggable* USB range from simple items like mice and keyboards to more complicated devices like printers, MP3 players, and storage devices. One other benefit of USB is plug and play. That is, when you plug the USB device in, it is automatically detected, drivers installed and then ready for operation.

USB 2.0 supports data transfer at rate up to 480Mbps for high-speed devices. It is backward compatible with USB1.1* If your computer doesn’t have a built-in USB 2.0 port, you need to install a USB 2.0 PCI host card in your pc for the drive to run at USB 2.O speed. Otherwise, this drive will run at standard USB speed.

interface. Devices suitable for

software and peripherals.

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*1 You can connect and disconnect devices while the computer is running.

USB 1.1 can transfer data at rate up to 12Mbps.

System Requirements

For IBM compatible PCs, the system requirements recommended are as follows:

 Pentium III, 800MHz or above with at least 256MB of memory

 Minimum 2GB free Hard Disk space

 Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

 USB 2.0 PCI host card (If there’s no USB 2.0 built-in port in the

PC system.)

Package Contents

 USB 2.0 DVD Writer

 Power adapter with power cord.

 USB 2.0 cable

 Application software disc

 Quick installation Guide

 Holder (Optional)

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INSTALLATION

Hardware Installation

1. Connect the power adapter with the AC power cord to the drive.

2. Attach the USB 2.0 cable to the drive.

USB Connector

3. Attach the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB port in your computer. The drive is now ready to use.

♦ If you are installing a USB 2.0 drive, your computer must have a USB 2.0 port

to achieve the highest speed. You may experience slower drive performance if connected to USB 1.1.

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Note:

♦ Be sure to use the USB 2.0 cable bundled with the drive.

♦ Never plug or unplug in any other USB device while the drive is

transferring data. It’s likely to lose data.

♦ It’s advisable not to disconnect the drive or unplug the power to

the drive while a CD is inserted.

♦ Do not connect more than two rewritable optical drives to USB

port of the computer.

Driver Installation

Windows Environment

This DVD Writer is a PnP (Plug and Play) device, and Windows ME/2000/XP can automatically detect the drive and load the appropriate driver. For the users who run Windows 98SE, please install the driver in the bundled disc via the following path:

Series\UB Series\Drivers\WIN98 Driver\Setup.exe”

and then restart the computer.

“D:\Half High Series\External

，where D is your drive letter,

Card Reader

Please install the driver in the DVD playback disc to operate the readwrite ability of 12 memory card types. Follow the path:

Series\External Series\UB Series\Drivers\Card Reader Driver\Setup.exe”After the

driver installation, 4 extra icons with different card type indicated will show in Device Manager/My computer. And then you can use each slot of the card reader for file archiving / recording.

”D:\Half High

Software Package

The bundled package combines software for 1) DVD/CD recording 2) DVDs/VCDs authoring 3) Packet Writing, which gives you the complete solution for making audio/data CDs/DVDs of different formats, editing video and authoring DVD movies. The user-friendly interface simplifies the recording process and guides you through the creation in an easy and

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innovative way. No matter you are a novice or an experienced user; this is your best recording tools with the writer.

Installation Under Windows Environment

1. Insert the application CD and the installation program will run automatically. Then follow the on-screen procedures.

2. Run:\setup.exe on the application CD.

DVD Regional Code

Region Playback Control Management

All DVD Video Playback systems have “Region Playback Control” management (RPC) which is required by Hollywood movie industry and defined by DVD Forum. This includes DVD-Video players and PC systems with DVD-Video capability. You can only play DVD-Video discs with the same regional code as your DVD-Video Playback system.

As for DVD-ROM drives, one kind of the DVD-Video Playback system, there are 2 types:

RPC Phase 1 (as RPC1): RPC1 drives do not have built-in hardware support for region management. DVD-ROM drives of this kind don’t play a part in controlling the playback region. It solely depends on the decoder.

RPC Phase 2 (as RPC2): RPC2 drives maintain the regional code change count information in hardware, and in general, the regional code of such drives can be changed up to 5 times by the end users under some software decoder (e.g. PowerDVD).

And referring to the regional codes, there are 6 regions worldwide, and normally, there is a regional code mark on the package of DVD titles. :

Region 1: Canada, US

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Region 2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Middle East (including

Egypt)

Region 3: Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong)

Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,

Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean

Region 5: Eastern Europe, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,

and Mongolia

Region 6: China

About This Drive

This DVD Writer is also a RPC2 DVD-ROM drive and according to DVD-Forum, PC chip must be designed into DVD-ROM drives to record how many times a user has changed the regional code. The first regional code will depend on the DVD title you play and you are allowed to modify the regional code 5 times (including the initial one). After the fifth alteration, the regional code will be locked and only those DVD titles of the same regional code could be played afterwards, so set the code carefully.

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OPERATION & CONNECTION

Front Panel

1. A-Type USB Extension Port

This USB port is Plug-and-Play Ready. Just plug your USB device and the computer will detect automatically.

2. Close/Eject Button

This button opens and closes the disc tray. If the tray is closed, pressing the button will eject it.

3. Led Indicator (DVD-Dual Drive)

While the tray goes in/out, the LED flashes green and it’s off when the drive is ready.

The LED flashes “green” while verifying or reading a disc and flashes “green” while writing discs.

4. Disc Tray

Place the disc in the tray here, and then press the Close/Eject button or lightly push the tray to close it.

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5. Emergency Eject Hole

When the Close/Eject button doesn’t work properly and the disc tray can’t be opened, you can insert a paper clip or a small rod into this hole for manual ejection. Please make sure to power off the system before you do that.

6. Slot for Memory Stick (MS)/MS Duo/MS Pro/MS Pro Duo

7. Slot for Secure Digital (SD)/Mini SD/MultiMediaCard (MMC)

ini MMC

8. Slot for Compact Flash (CF) Type I, II/MicroDrive

9. Slot for Smart Media (SM)

10. LED Indicator (Card Reader)

When the data of memory cards is being accessed, the LED flashes red.

11. LED Indicator (Card Reader)

Once the USB cable is correctly connected, this LED will light green, which means the card slots are ready to use.

Note: The design of front panel is subject to change without notice.

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Rear View

1. USB Connector

2. D.C. Power Connector

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TECHNICAL DATA

Interface USB 2.0

Disc Capacity DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW: Single layer 4.7GB

Double layer 8.5GB

DVD-RAM: 4.7GB

Media supported for Writing DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

Applicable Formats

Writing modes Track at Once, Disc at Once, Session at

Writing Speed

DVD-RAM: max. 5X DVD+R DL: max. 8X DVD-R DL: max. 4X

Reading Compatibility CD Audio, CD-Extra, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I,

CD-R/RW: 74min/650MB, 80min/700MB

DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R, CDRW

DVD+/-R, DVD-RAM, DVD+/-RW, DVD+/-R DL,

DVD-ROM, DVD-Video

CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Extra, CD-I, Mixed-Mode CD, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-Text, Bootable CD,

CD-R, CD-RW,

Multi-Session

Once, Multi-Session, Packet Writing,

track Reservation

DVD+R: max. 16X DVD-R: max. 16X

DVD+RW: max. 8X DVD-RW: CD-R: max. 48X CD-RW: max. 24X

max. 6X

Multi-

Photo CD, Video CD, CD-Text, DVD-ROM, DVD

+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+/-R DL

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Reading Speed

DVD+/- R: max. 12X,

DVD-RAM: max. 5X

DVD+/-RW: max. 8X

DVD+R/-R DL: max. 8X CD-R: max. 48X CD-RW: max. 32X CD-ROM: max. 48X

DVD-ROM: max. 16X

Digital Media CompactFlash (CF) Type I, II, MicroDrive,

Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, MultiMediaCard (MMC), mini MMC, Secure Digital (SD), mini SD, and SmartMedia (SM)

Data Transfer Rate

CD -- Read

CD-ROM/CD-R: 7200KB/sec (up to 48X) CD-RW: 4800KB/sec (up to 32X)

CD -- Write

CD-R: 7200KB/sec (up to 48X) CD-RW: 3600KB/sec (up to 24X)

DVD -- Read

DVD-ROM: 21632KB/sec (up to 16X)

DVD -- Write

DVD+R: 21632KB/sec (up to 16X) DVD -R: 21632KB/sec (up to 16X) DVD-RAM: 6760KB/sec (up to 5X) DVD+R DL: 10816KB/sec (up to 8X) DVD-R DL: 5408KB/sec (up to 4X) DVD+RW: 10816KB/sec (up to 8X) DVD -RW: 8112KB/sec (up to 6X)

Access time

DVD: 160ms (16X) CD: 130ms (48X)

Data buffer 2MB

Disc loading Tray (motorized)

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