Emprex DVD Writer 18X User Manual

18X DVD Writer

Supports DVD+/-RW, and DVD-RAM

writing

(SATA Interface)

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 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.”

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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 6

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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INSTALLATION 8

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8
DRIVER INSTALLATION 9

Windows Environment 9

SOFTWARE PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) 9

Installation Under Windows Environment 9

CONNECTION & OPERATION 10

FRONT PANEL 10
REAR VIEW 11

DVD REGIONAL CODE 12

EGION PLAYBACK CONTROL MANAGEMENT

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EGIONAL CODES

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About This Drive 13

TECHNICAL DATA 14

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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 theater-quality 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/AC­3 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 Writer is an ideal model to
enjoy the fascinating digital entertainment on your desktop and here are
some more important features:

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18X DVD+R, 18X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R Double Layer, and 8X DVD­R Dual Layer writing, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, and 12X DVD­RAM rewriting, and 16X DVD-ROM reading

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48X CD-R writing, 32X CD-RW rewriting, and 48X CD-ROM
reading

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

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

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Bundled with an extensive application software package