Panasonic CF-VDRRT2 Operating Instruction

®

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive

CF-VDRRT2

ENGLISH

Names and Functions of Parts ............

Introduction..........................................

Usage Precautions ..............................

Connections to the Computer ...........

Placing and Removing Discs ............

Installing the Software .......................

DEUTSCH

Anordnung und Funktion der Teile ............

Einleitung ..........................................

Vorsichtshinweise zum Gebrauch ..........

Anschluss an den Computer .............

Einlegen und Entfernen von Discs ..........

Installieren der Software ...................

FRANÇAIS

Noms et fonctions des pièces .............

Introduction........................................

Précautions d’utilisation ....................

Raccordement à l’ordinateur .............

Introduction et retrait des disques ...........

Installation des logiciels ....................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

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B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP .......................

8

WinDVD .............................................

9

Using the Drive ..................................

11

Troubleshooting ................................

13

Specifications ....................................

14

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B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP .......................

28

WinDVD .............................................

29

Gebrauch des Laufwerks ..................

31

Störungsbeseitigung .........................

33

Technische Daten .............................

34

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B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP .......................

48

WinDVD .............................................

49

Utilisation du lecteur ..........................

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Dépannage ........................................

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Fiche technique .................................

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D

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F

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS
AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

Laser properties of the Drive

Laser Class Class 1 (HHS and IEC 60825-1)
Wavelength for CD 780-789 nm

for DVD 655-668 nm

WARNUNG!

DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERSTAHLUNG.
DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER ANGEGEBENEN KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER
STRAHLUNG FÜHREN.REPARATUREN DÜRFEN
NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL
DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.

Lasereigenschaften des Laufwerks

Laserklasse:
Wellennäge für CD:

Klasse 1 (HHS und IEC

780-789

nm

60825-1

)

für DVD: 655-668 nm

AVERTISSEMENT!

CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉCUTION DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE
CELLES SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER UNE
EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS DANGEREUSES.
NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER
DE RÉPARER SOI-MÊME.CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL
D'ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

Propriétés du faisceau laser de ce lecteur

Faisceau laser : Classe 1 (HHS et IEC 60825-1)
Longueur d’onde

Pour les CD 780-789 nm
Pour les DVD 655-668 nm

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

CLASSE 3B RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

VORSICHT

KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ADVARSEL

KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

KLASSE’3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VAR O!

KURSSI 3B NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE, ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.

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For U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: 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 try 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675)

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Compliance Notice - CE Mark

This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive
listed below:

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC

Übereinstimmungserklärung - CE-Marke

Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Anforderungen der unten angegebenen EC-Direktive:

73/23/EEC Niederspannungsdirektive mit Abänderung 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EMC-Direktive mit Abänderungen 92/31/EEC und 93/68/EEC

Avis de comformité - Marque CE

Cet équipement est conforme aux conditions des Directives de la Commission européenne
mentionnées ci-dessous:

73/23/EEC Directive sur la basse tension y compris la modification 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC Directive CEM y compris les modifications 92/31/EEC et 93/68/EEC

■ Discs bearing any of the following logos can be used with this drive.

■ Mit diesem Laufwerk konnen alle Discs abgespielt werden, die mit den unten

abgebildeten Logos gekennzeichnet sind.

■ Les disques qui portent l’un ou l’autre des logos suivants peuvent être utilisés

avec ce lecteur.

DVD-RAM DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW

VIDEO CD CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM

VIDEO CD

Recordable

DVD-VIDEO

CD DIGITAL AUDIO

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■ Names and Functions of Parts

■ Anordnung und Funktion der Teile

■ Noms et fonctions des pièces

■ Top panel

■ Oberseite

■ Panneau supérieur

(A)

■ Disc cover

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
(E)

■ Disc-Fachdeckel

■

Couvercle du logement à disque

(B)■ POWER/BUSY indicator lamp

Green:
Drive’s power is on.
Blinking orange:

Date is being read.

■ POWER/BUSY-Lampe

Leuchtet grün:
Das Laufwerk ist eingeschaltet.
Blinkt orangefarben:

Lesevorgang findet statt.

■ Témoin de MARCHE/ACCES

Vert:
Le lecteur est allumé
Clignotement en orange:
Les données sont en cours de lecture.

(C)■ WRITE indicator lamp

Orange:
Data is being written.

It goes off temporarily when the

*

Smooth Link function is used.

■ WRITE-Anzeige

Leuchtet orangefarben:

Schreibvorgang findet statt.

Bei Verwendung der Smooth Link-Funktion

*

erlischt diese Anzeige vorübergehend.

■ Témoin d’écriture

Orange:

Les données sont en cours d’écriture

S’éteint temporairement lorsque la

*

fonction Smooth Link est utilisée.

(D)■ Power switch [POWER ]

■ Netzschalter [POWER ]

■ Interrupteur [POWER ]

(E)■ Open button [OPEN]

■ Öffnungstaste [OPEN]

■ Touche d’ouverture [OPEN]

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■ Bottom panel

■ Unterseite

■ Panneau inférieur

(F)

(G)

(H)

■ When disc cover is open

■ Bei geoffnetem Disc-Fachdeckel

■ Lorsque le couvercle du logement à

disque est ouvert

(I)

(J)

(F) ■ Emergency open lever

■ Notöffnungshebel

■ Loquet d’ouverture de secours

(G)■ Mode switch

■ Betriebsartenschalter

■ Commutateur de mode

(H)■ Interface connector

■ Schnittstellenanschluss

■ Connecteur d’interface

■ Before use, be sure to remove

the lens protective sheet.

■ Achten Sie vor der erstmaligen
Inbetriebnahme des Laufwerks
unbedingt darauf, diese
Schutzfolie zu entfernen.

(I)■ Turntable

■ Drehteller

■ Plateau

(J) ■ Lens

■ Abtasterlinse

■ Lentille

■ When used for the first time

■ Bei der erstmaligen Inbetriebnahme

■ Au moment de la première utilisation

(K)■ Lens protective sheet

■ Schutzfolie für Abtasterlinse

■ Feuille protectrice de la lentille

○○○○○○○○○○

Avant d’utiliser le lecteur,

■

assurez-vous d’avoir retiré la
feuille protectrice de la lentille.

(K)

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■ Applicable models

This drive is an option which is specially designed to be used with the following Panasonic
personal computers. No guarantees are made for its operation if it is connected to any
other personal computer.

CF-18 series*

1

CF-T1 and CF-T2 series
CF-R1 series*

2

CF-M34C, CF-M34V, CF-M34U, CF-M34R

*1 The drive cannot be used together with a port replicator (CF-VEB181).
*2 The USB ports on the right side of the CF-R1 series body cannot be used for connecting

the drive.

■ Zutreffende Modelle

Dieses Laufwerk ist eine Option, die speziell für die Verwendung mit der folgenden
Panasonic-Personalcomputern konzipiert wurde. Wir übernehmen keine Garantie, falls
das Laufwerk an andere Personalcomputer angeschlossen wird.

Serie CF-18*

3

Serien CF-T1 und CF-T2
Serie CF-R1*

4

CF-M34C, CF-M34V, CF-M34U, CF-M34R

*3 Das Laufwerk kann nicht zusammen mit einem Portreplikator (CF-VEB181) verwendet

werden.

*4 Die USB-Anschlüsse auf der rechten Seite der Geräte der Serie CF-R1 können nicht für

den Anschluss des Laufwerks verwendet werden.

■ Modèles applicables

Ce lecteur est une option et il est spécialement conçu pour être utilisé avec les ordinateurs
personnels Panasonic suivants. Son fonctionnement n’est pas garanti s’il est raccordé à
un autre ordinateur personnel.

Série CF-18*

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Séries CF-T1 et CF-T2
Série CF-R1*

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CF-M34C, CF-M34V, CF-M34U, CF-M34R

*5 Le lecteur ne peut pas être utilisé avec un duplicateur de port (CF-VEB181).
*6 Les ports USB sur le côté droit du boîtier de la série CF-R1 ne peuvent pas être utilisés

pour raccorder le lecteur.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive for the Panasonic notebook
computer series.
This drive connects to the computer through the USB Interface.
Store this manual in a safe place after reading it.

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive ........... 1

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Utility Disc

(CD-ROM)
B’s Recorder GOLD 7 Basic(hereafter,
B’s Recorder),
B’s CLiP5(hereafter, B’s CLiP),
WinDVD4(hereafter, WinDVD)

[Illustration in this manual]

Windows XP
Windows 2000

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
WinDVD

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Interface Cable

(USB)

Operating Instructions

(This book)

indicates Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System.

indicates Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System.

™

is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

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Usage Precautions

Do not place items other than discs in the drive.
Do not leave the disc cover in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the
lens become soiled by dust or dirt, the drive may not read discs properly.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the optical lens or disc, possibly resulting
in malfunction.
Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Doing so
could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involving access
to a disc, do not open the drive or remove the disc until after the application has been
closed.
Do not expose the drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the service
life of the lens.
Cleaning the drive using a blower is recommended if it malfunctions.
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the drive.
Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).
Do not touch the interface cable while the drive is being accessed. Doing so may cause
the drive and/or computer to malfunction.
Keep the drive away from magnets. Its operation may become unstable due to the ef­fects of magnetism.
Do not place the drive near a television or radio receiver. If the radio or TV is sharing
the same power outlet as the drive, connect it to a different outlet.
If the computer has both USB2.0 and USB1.1 ports, use the USB2.0 port.
When connection is made to the USB1.1 port, the drive functions as a USB1.1 drive.
When the drive is used as a USB1.1 drive, the picture and sound playback of DVD-Video
discs may be interrupted.

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Bottom panel

Initial setting:

Mode Switches

Set all Mode Switches to OFF
when the drive is in use.

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Usage Precautions

To avoid damaging discs:

Do not touch the surface as it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.
Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.
Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or
dust.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the
disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
Cleaning the disc using a CD cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.

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If the disc gets dirty

After wiping the disc with a moist,
soft cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth.
Always wipe from the center
toward the edge.

When the Drive’s top surface is dirty:

Wipe it with a soft cloth.

When the turntable is dirty:

Gently wipe the turntable ( page 6 ( I )) by applying a cotton swab (available on the
market) in a circular motion.
Do not touch the lens.

When the lens is dirty:

Clean the lens ( page 6 (J)) with a blower (available on the market) used for camera
lenses.

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CAUTION

Do not use record cleaners, anti-static sprays or chemicals (such as benzine, paint
thinners or alcohol) since they may deform or discolor the drive.

Connections to the Computer

Connection

1

3

(Example of connections)

2

1

Turn your computer on.

2

Connect the end of the interface
cable (included) with the smaller
of the two plugs to the drive’s
interface connector.

3

Connect the end of the interface
cable with the larger of the two
plugs to the Computer’s USB
port.

The drive’s power is now turned on
automatically, and the POWER/BUSY
indicator lamp lights up in green.

NOTES

The drive’s ON/OFF power operations are coupled to the computer so that when
the computer is turned on or off, the drive will be automatically turned on or off.
The drive’s power is automatically turned on or off by connecting or disconnect­ing the interface cable.

CAUTION

Do not connect any other cable in place of the interface cable which is supplied
with the drive.
(Doing so may damage the drive and/or Computer.)
Connect the drive directly to the Computer.
No guarantees can be made for the operation if it is connected via a USB hub.
While the drive is still connected to the Computer, do not turn off the drive’s
power when the Computer is operating.
When using this drive with USB bus power, we recommend using this drive alone
(other than USB mouse,USB keyboard,etc.).

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Connections to the Computer

Disconnecting the cable

Before disconnecting the interface cable, complete the data writing using the writing soft­ware and the data reading as well as the music playback and other operations, and remove
the disc (media) from the drive.

CAUTION

When using a CD-RW disc with “B's CLiP,” move the cursor to the “B’s CLiP”

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icon on the tasktray and right-click it, select [Eject,] and then disconnect the
interface cable.
Be sure follow the procedure below. Unless the correct procedure is observed, it
may not be possible to use the drive when the drive is connected next time.

1

Double-click on the tasktray and select [USB Mass Storage Device],
then select [Stop].

(When the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is
not necessary.)

2

Select [GENERIC CDRCB04 USB Device], then select [OK].

3

Remove the USB device.

Select [Close].

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Placing and Removing Discs

This drive’s disc cover is designed to be opened electrically. When power is not supplied
to the drive, the disc cover will not open even when the open button is pressed.

1

Turn on the drive’s power.

The drive’s ON/OFF power operations
are coupled to the Computer so that
when the PC is turned on or off, the

1

2

3

4

Title-side up

drive will be automatically turned on or
off.

2

Press the open button.

The disc cover opens slightly.
(The disc cover can also be opened by
selecting [Eject] from the application
software.)

3

Open the disc cover fully.

4

Insert the disc.

Use your fingers to press the part near
the disc center down until the disc is
secured in place.

<Removing the disc>

Check that the disc has stopped turning
completely, and remove it by pressing
down on its center part while clasping
its outer edge and lifting it free.

5

Close the disc cover.

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CAUTION

Set the disc correctly. (Otherwise, it may spin off and be damaged as a result.)
If power is not supplied to the drive, slide the emergency open lever.
( page 6(F)).
When a program is being used with the drive connected to a computer, exit the
program, and check that the drive's POWER/BUSY indicator lamp is not blink­ing in orange and that its WRITE indicator lamp has not lighted up in orange.

NOTES

Since the disc cover is locked while a B’s CLiP formatted disc is being used,
select [Eject] from the icon displayed on the tasktray to release the lock.
While data is being written, the WRITE indicator lamp lights up and the disc
cover is locked: therefore, the disc cover cannot be opened during data writing.

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Installing the Software

This drive is provided with the following software. Install it from the Utility disc.
If the software program’s license agreement screen appears during the installation process,
carefully read the agreement, and proceed with the installation.

Recording software (B’s Recorder GOLD)

Using operations similar to those used with Explorer, this software enables data to be
written on CD-R and CD-RW discs. (Manufacturer: BHA)

Packet writing software (B’s CLiP)

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This system-resident writing software enables data to be moved, saved and deleted by
means of drag & drop operations, which are just like those performed with floppy
disks, without having to start up any other software. (Manufacturer: BHA)

DVD-Video play software (WinDVD)

This easily operated DVD player is used to play DVD titles or video CDs.
(Manufacturer: InterVideo, Inc)

NOTE

It may not be possible to play the titles or discs smoothly if this software is used
with USB1.1.

If an old version of the writing software or DVD-Video play software or writing
software made by other companies or software with the same functions is al­ready installed on your computer, delete it before proceeding to install the soft­ware.
If the accessory packet writing software is installed alongside existing packet
writing software made by another company, the software may not work prop­erly.
Do not use Acrobat Reader which is in the setup file. Instead, use Acrobat Reader
pre-installed in the computer.

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Before installing the software (B's Recorder/B's CLiP)

Windows XP

Select [(x:)]*1 in [start] - [My Computer] with the right button, select [Properties] - [Re­cording], then delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive].
(Delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive] every time a new user is
added.)
*1 “x” is the drive letter of the drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your own

computer.

Windows 2000

Uninstall Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in.(When installing Media Player 7)

1

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs].

2

Select [Windows Media Player 7] - [Change/Remove].

3

Select [Remove Windows Media components] and select [Next].

4

Select [Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in] from the components list, and select [Next].

5

If the [Windows Media setup is now ready to uninstall] message appears, select [Next].

6

Select [Finish] and restart the computer.

Before installing the software (WinDVD)

Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with WinDVD.
It may not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than WinDVD
is installed. There are some DVD-Videos available on the market that work by install­ing their own player software when they are played. In the case of such a DVD, be
absolutely sure to abort the installation of the player software as soon as the installation
start screen appears. If the software is installed by mistake and the images cannot be
played properly, take the following action and see if it remedies the situation.

• Specify WinDVD if the DVD’s player software settings enable WinDVD to be
specified for playing the DVD.

• Uninstall the DVD’s player software which has been installed.

(Refer to the DVD-Video’s instructions for the name of the player software which is
to be uninstalled.)

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Windows XP

Uninstall the player software by selecting [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Re­move Programs].

Windows 2000

Uninstall the player software by selecting [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/

Remove Programs].

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Installing the Software

Installation

CAUTION

Make absolutely sure that the software is installed under the authority of the ad­ministrator. Similarly, ensure that B’s Recorder will be started up for the first time
after installation under the authority of the administrator.
See page 15 before using Media Player 7.

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1

Insert the accessory utility disc into the drive.

(Setup starts up automatically, and the startup screen (setup menu) appears.)

NOTE

When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\asmenu] in [Start]

- [Run] and select [OK].
(“x” is the drive letter of the drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your
own computer.)

2

Install [B’s Recorder GOLD] and [B’s CLiP] by selecting [BHA Recording
Software]; similarly, install WinDVD by selecting [InterVideo DVD Player].

(The installer of the selected software now starts so follow the on-screen instructions.)
During the course of the installation process, you will be asked to input your name and
company and a serial number. Input any name and company and the serial number
(marked on the case). (Watch out for characters that have a similar format.)
Unless you input these three items correctly, you cannot proceed to the next step.

3

Upon completion of the installation, click [END (X)] , and restart the
computer.

(The accessory software can now be used.)

CAUTION

Do not perform the standby or hibernation operation or connect or disconnect the USB
port while the WinDVD, B's Recorder or B's CLiP software program are running. Be
absolutely sure to perform these operations after the program or programs have been
exited.

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B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

Here, explanations are given on general information about B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP ,
and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed
use of the software application (

page 18 ) .

Applicable Media

• CD-R*

• CD-RW (rewritable CD media)
*1 Applicable only for B’s Recorder. It cannot be used for B’s CLiP.

1

(one-time recordable CD media)

Running B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

B’s Recorder

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [B’s Recorder

GOLD BASIC] or select on the desktop.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [B’s Recorder GOLD

BASIC] or select on the desktop.

B’s CLiP

B’s CLiP runs when the computer starts up, and or is displayed on the taskbar.

CAUTION

Even when the data saving has been finished by B’s CLiP, data will continue to be
saved on the drive for another 15 seconds. (The write indicator will light several
times.) Before proceeding with the next operation, check that the write indicator no
longer lights and that the POWER/BUSY indicator has lighted up green.
You cannot eject the disc by using the eject button on the drive while the indicator

( ) is displayed on the taskbar. To eject the disc in this case, move the cursor to the

indicator and right-click it to select [Eject].
Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above.

When formatting a disc with B’s CLiP, right-click or to select [Format].

Do not select [My computer].
After formatting the disc, eject it then re-insert before using it.
When B’s Recorder finishes writing, the disc cover opens automatically. (If you
close the opened disc cover and press [OK] after completing a copy operation, the
disc cover will open again.)

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B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

CAUTION

Be sure to shut down B’s Recorder before logging off Windows.

Windows XP

Do not use the Fast User Switching function.

If this function is used, or will no longer be shown on the taskbar after the

switching is complete. (If this happens, return to the original user without using the
Fast User Switching function, and then log on with the user you want to use.)

Windows 2000

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If CD-RW media with B’s CLiP format is removed while the content of that media is
displayed in Explorer, the contents of the media may remain displayed in Explorer
even after the media is removed. This will not affect the computer’s operation.
When another media is inserted, the Explorer display will be updated.

How to access the Online Manual

B’s Recorder

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [Doc] ­[User’s Manual].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [Doc] - [User’s
Manual].

B’s CLiP

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User’s Manual].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User’s Manual].

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Information

If B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP do not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading
the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.
If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact B.H.A ( described below).

About Copies

When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights.
It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use.
When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing any software copy­rights for that product.

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SUPPORT INFORMATION

Inquires about B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP should be made to B.H.A.
URL : http://www.bhacorp.com/

area

U.S./Canada/Australia

Europe

language

English, French (Canada)

English, German, French

e-mail

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

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WinDVD

WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback.
Here, you will find explanations and general information on the installation procedure and
how to access the online manual.
Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application (
page 22) .

Running WinDVD

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Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD] or select

on the desktop.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD] or select

on the desktop.

Usage Precautions

Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode, or switch the display by pressing [Fn] +
[F3] while WinDVD is running.
Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator is blinking immediately after
the computer was started up.
If you maximize the video display window, you can return to the original window size by
double-clicking over the images.
During video playback, do not perform the following.

• Ejecting the disc

• Using other applications or the Command Prompt

• Changing the settings of the screen properties
While WinDVD is running, the volume setting may return to the volume adjusted with
the WinDVD when you pause, fast-forward, fast-reverse or skip between chapters since
priority is given to the volume adjusted by WinDVD, even if the volume is adjusted
using [Fn] + [F5] / [F6] or the taskbar icon.
Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the
operating environment or DVD video (images or sounds are disrupted).
If you cannot play the disc contents smoothly, right-click on the WinDVD screen, select
[Setup]-[Video], and confirm that the check mark is added to [Use Hardware Decode
Acceleration] and [Use Hardware Color Acceleration].
The display may flicker, depending on the disc. In this case, delete the check mark for
[Use Hardware Decode Acceleration].

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In some cases, when the number of display colors is increased, a message appears and
the DVD cannot be played. If this happens, reduce the number of display colors.
In the Extended Desktop or simultaneous (internal/external) display mode, there are
times when images or video are not displayed correctly.
During a prolonged period of rapid advance, the pause mode may be established at some
point. If this happens, exit WinDVD, and restart.

About Region Setting

The DVD-Video has a region code that is fixed according to the region where it is sold. In
order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must
match that of the DVD-Video.
<Example>
For U.S.A. and Canada: “1”
For Europe: “2”

This drive’s region code is not set at the time of shipment from the factory. Therefore,
operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.

In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code:
The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD-Video.
In the case of any other DVD-Video:
[Confirm Region] appears. Select region code and select [OK]. Play now begins.
([Confirm Region] may not be displayed for some DVD-Videos. To confirm the current
region code and the number of settings remaining, right-click on the WinDVD screen
and select [Setup]-[Region].)

CAUTION

The region code can be set a total of five times, including the initial setting. Proceed
very carefully, because after the fifth change has been made, the region code set last
is fixed and no further changes can be made.
The user must take responsibility for any trouble that results from illegally changing
or altering the region code.

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NOTE

[Confirm Region] will also be displayed if a DVD-Video with one region code is
inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set.

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