Emprex DVD R 8X, DVD RW 4X, DVD±R 8X Writer, DVD±RW 4X Writer User Manual

DVD ± R/RW Writer

DVD±R 8X/ DVD±RW 4X

User’s Manual

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

PRODUIT LASER

CATEGORIE 1

DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
VORSICHT INSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT

DEM STRAHL AUSSETSEN

ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE 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 emit radio frequency energy
and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
interference to radio communications. However, television reception interference
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 different from that to which the receiver

is connected

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

CAUTION

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.”

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2

INSTALLATION 3

HOST INTERFACE CONNECTIONS 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4
DRIVER INSTALLATION 5

Windows Environment 5

SOFTWARE PACKAGE 6

Installation Under Windows Environment 6

CONNECTION & OPERATION 7

FRONT PANEL 7
REAR VIEW 8

DVD REGION CODING 9

REGION PLAYBACK CONTROL MANAGEMENT 9
REGION CODES 9

About This Drive 10

TECHNICAL DATA 11

APPENDIX 13

DVD±R/RW Writer

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 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 theater-quality playback.

The bundled package of mastering software offers the creation fun of video,
photos, and music editing in addition to basic data backup. You can record
up to 4.7 GB, 3 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.

Handy, easy to use with rich function, this DVD±R/RW Writer is an ideal
model to enjoy the fascinating digital entertainment on your desktop and
here are some more important features:

♦ 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R Write, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW Rewrite

speed, 12X DVD-ROM Read speed

♦ 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Write/Rewrite speed, 40X CD-ROM Read

speed

♦ Adopts “MTKSuperLink” to prevent Buffer Underrun errors for CD &

DVD writing

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

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

players

♦ Bundled with an extensive software package

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DVD±R/RW Writer

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

♦ IDE host interface supporting ATAPI MMC command

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

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