HP dvd556s User's Guide
EXTERNAL SLIM DVD DRIVE
USER MANUAL
Rev 2.0 Aug 2009
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SAFETY NOTICES
Please read carefully and keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Please carefully note the Cautions and Warnings.
1. Always install electrical equipment close to an electrical outlet and ensure that the
outlet is easily accessible.
2. Place power cords where people will not step on or trip over them. Do not place
any objects over the power cords.
3. Always install equipment on a stable surface to avoid damages and/or injuries.
4. Do not place computer equipment in direct sunlight, on top of any heating units,
or near any electrical appliances that draw large amounts of current.
5. Computer equipment enclosures often have openings for air convection. To
protect equipment from overheating, do not cover or block air convection
openings.
6. Ensure that the equipment is connected to a power outlet with proper voltage.
7. If computer equipment is not is use for long period of time, it is recommended to
disconnect it from the power outlet to avoid damage by transient power surges.
8. Protect electrical equipment from humidity.
9. Always disconnect computer equipment from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning – use a moist cloth.
10. Never pour any liquid into computer equipment openings; internal contact with
liquid could cause fire or electrical shock.
11. Keep the area around your computer equipment clear of dust, smoke, and other
contaminants.
12. Never open this drive’s enclosure. For safety reasons, the drive should be opened
only by qualified service personnel.
13. Do not drop or jolt the drive.
14. If you see any of the following condition, contact a qualified service personnel:
(a) The power cord or plug is damaged.
(b) Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
(c) The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
(d) The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it to work according to
the user’s manual.
(e) The equipment was dropped and damaged.
(f) The equipment has obvious signs of damage.
15. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when opened. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR, subchapter J. Laser
power: Wave Length: 783±3nm (CD); 658±3nm (DVD). Emission power: 0.7 mW.
Laser diode: class 3b.
16. DO NOT STORE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60℃ (140℉). Excessive heat may damage the
equipment.
17. The sound pressure level at the operator’s position according to IEC704-1:1982 is
equal to or less than 70 dB (A).
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CAUTIONS
CAUTION: Do not attempt to open
the drive for service. Removing the
cover may cause exposure to harmful
laser radiation and electrical shock
obtain service, return the defective
drive to the vendor where the drive
was purchased.
• Always use the original package for transporting the drive. The original packaging
was designed and tested to protect your drive under rough conditions.
• Keep your CDs and DVDs surfaces clean. Use a soft, dust-free cloth to clean the
disc surface before use in the drive can help protect the drive.
• The copyright laws of each country govern the reproduction of copyrighted
materials. The person using this drive may be liable making unauthorized copies of
copyrighted works.
• It is recommended to create an image on HDD during copying process, instead of
"copy on the fly” mode. Therefore we recommend the user reserving sufficient
buffer space for creating a image file (at least 650MB for CD; 5GB for DVD; and if
your drive support Double Layer DVD+R or Dual Layer DVD-R writing, then at
least 9GB space is needed).
• Do NOT use a damaged, cracked or low-quality disc as it may shatter during
read or write operation when disc is spinning at high speed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
What You Can Do with the DVD Writer ………………………………4
Format Compatibility………………………..……………………………5
System Requirement ………………...….………………………………6
Features and Controls
INSTALLATION ……………..………………..…………………………. 9
OPERATION
Install Device Driver and Software………………………………10
Insert and Remove Disc …..……………………………….…………11
Recording & Playing
LightScribe Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
Declarations and Acknowledgement ................................. 18
Recording Modes Supported ……………….…………………………5
Front View…………………………………………….……………………7
Rear View…………………………………….……………………………8
Using the drive ………..………………………………………...…………10
Software installation……………………………………………..…………10
Recording CDs & DVDs……………………………………….……..…12
Playing DVDs………………………………………………………………12
Playing DVD Movies with Region Code ……………………………….12
About Software & Manuals………………….……………………………12
LightScribe Requirement …………………………………………………13
Creating and Burning LightScribe Labels ……..………………………14
Frequently Asked Questions about LightScribe………………….……15
Read Problems……………………...……………………………………16
Write Problems……………………………….…………..………………17
INTRODUCTION
This external USB2.0 external DVD/CD writer provides professional quality and
performance for writing, rewriting and reading DVD and CD media. It supports Running
OPC (ROPC) technology and is compatible with Windows Plug & Play function. In
addition, the drive is equipped with innovate technologies to eliminate buffer-underrun
errors, so you are free to use your computer for other tasks while the drive is writing to
DVD or CD. With an internet connection, you can download the latest firmware, then
update this drive so it will support latest technologies.
NOTE: The drive’s maximum write, rewrite and read speeds are noted on the original
package.
What You Can Do with the DVD Writer
Archive data files onto recordable or rewritable DVDs or CDs
Archive images and videos onto recordable or rewritable DVDs or CDs
Record digital video or slide shows onto DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-
RW discs
Read DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R and CD-RW discs
Play music CDs
Play VCD & DVD movies
Access interactive reference materials stored on DVDs
Master new software programs on DVDs or CDs
Create and burn LightScribe labels*
DVD functions:
Write to DVD+R and DVD-R (recordable DVD) media
Write to double-layer DVD+R (recordable DVD+R9) and dual-layer DVD-R
(recordable DVD-R9) media*
Write to DVD+RW and DVD-RW (re-writable DVD) media
Read DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R9 and
DVD-R9 discs.
Read or write to DVD-RAM media*
CD functions:
Write to CD-R (recordable CD) media
Write to ultra-speed CD-RW (rewritable CD) media
Read CD-ROM and CD-R data media, and CD-RW and CD-DA (audio) media
* indicates functions only supported by certain models. To check if your drive supports
these functions, check the original packaging for feature listed, or visit us online for
detailed specifications
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Format Compatibility
DVD write: DVD+R Version 1.3, DVD-R writing), DVD+RW Version 1.3, DVD-R
Version 2.1, and DVD-RW Version 1.2,
DVD+R9 Version 1.0, DVD-R9 Version 3.0 (for drives that support DVD double/duallayer)
DVD-RAM Version 2.2 (for drives that support DVD-RAM rewriting)
DVD read: DVD-ROM single/dual layer (PTP, OPT), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R9,
DVD-R9, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM (only for drives that support DVD-RAM
reading), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-CPRM.
CD write: Orange Book Part 2 CD-R Volume 1, Part 2 CD-R Volume 2 Multi Speed,
Part 3 CD-RW Volume 1 Low Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 2 High Speed, Part 3 CDRW Volume 3 Ultra Speed
CD read: CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD, Karaoke-CD, Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra,
UDF(fixed/variable Packet mode), Multi-session, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Recording Modes Supported
Track at Once
Data can be recorded to disc one track at a time. New tracks can be added later. This
mode requires the disc to be “closed” (through the software application) before music
CDs can be played back in a CD player or CD-ROM drive.
Disc at Once
Data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass. In this mode, new data can not be
added later.
Session at Once
Data can be recorded to a disc one session at a time. In this mode, new sessions can be
written later. This mode allows more disc space to be used than multi-session mode
allows, because no gap is created between sessions.
Multi Session
Data can be recorded to a disc in one session. In this mode, new sessions can be written
later. This mode allows less disc space to be used than session-at-once mode allows,
because a gap is created between sessions.
Packet Writing
Data can be added directly to or deleted from rewritable media. (Useful for data backup.)
This mode requires software that supports packet writing.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
System Requirements
To ensure read/write/rewrite performance, a Windows-based PC system with the
following specification is recommended:
CPU Pentium 4 1.3GHz or higher
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Windows-7
Memory 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended for video editing)
Hard Drive Minimum 800 MB free spaces for creating a CD image file;
Minimum 10 GB free spaces for creating a DVD video image file
Interface USB2.0 (A second USB2.0 port maybe needed for additional power!
See Installation Section for detail)
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Indicator of drive’s status. A blinking LED means the drive is in
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Front View
Tray-Load Type Drive
A Eject Button
B Status LED
C Emergency Eject
Hole
Slot-Load Type Drive
Figure: Front view of tray-load type drive
Push button to eject the tray.
Indicator of drive's status. A blinking LED means the drive is in
writing or reading mode.
Used when tray can not be ejected by pressing “Eject Button” or
when the drive has no power.
CAUTION: Always ensure the power to the drive is OFF when
performing manual eject.
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Status LED
A
Eject Button Push button to eject the disc.
B
Loading Slot
C
Figure: Front view of slot-load type drive
writing or reading mode.
The slot where a disc is loaded in.
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