Panasonic CF-VDRRT3W User Manual

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive

CF-VDRRT3W

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

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

PowerDVD .........................................

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

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

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

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

PowerDVD .........................................

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

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

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

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

PowerDVD .........................................

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

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

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

18 22 25 26 28

40 44 47 48 51

63 67 70 71 74

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 784 nm

for DVD 662 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

784

60825-1

)

für DVD: 662 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 784 nm Pour les DVD 662 nm

CAUTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE 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 UDSÆTTELSE 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!

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE, ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (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.

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. Read/Play Write/Read/Play DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD-ROM

+RW

+R DL

VIDEO CD

CD-EXTRA

CD DIGITAL AUDIO

CD-TEXT

Photo CD

CD-ROM

CD-R

CD-RW

VIDEO CD

Recordable

■ Names and Functions of Parts

■ Anordnung und Funktion der Teile

■ Noms et fonctions des pièces

■ Top panel

■ Oberseite

■ Panneau supérieur

(A)

(B)

(C)

(A)■ Indicator

Green: Drive’s power is on. Orange: Data is being read/written.

It turns green temporarily when the

SmoothLink function is used.

■ Anzeigeleuchte

Leuchtet grün: Das Laufwerk ist eingeschaltet. Leuchtet orangefarben: Die Daten werden gelesen/geschrieben.

Die Anzeigeleuchte leuchtet

vorubergehend grun, wenn die SmoothLink-Funktion verwendet wird.

■ Témoin

Vert: Le lecteur est allumé Orange: Les donnees sont en cours de lecture/ ecriture.

Il devient vert temporairement lorsque

la fonction SmoothLink est utilisee.

(B)

■ Disc cover

■ Disc-Fachdeckel

■

Couvercle du logement à disque

(C)■ Open button [OPEN]

■ Öffnungstaste [OPEN]

■ Touche d’ouverture [OPEN]

■ Bottom panel

■ Unterseite

■ Panneau inférieur

(D)

(E)

(F)

■ When disc cover is open

■ Bei geoffnetem Disc-Fachdeckel

■ Lorsque le couvercle du logement à

disque est ouvert

(G)

(H)

(D)■ Mode switch

■ Betriebsartenschalter

■ Commutateur de mode

(E)■ Emergency open lever

■ Notöffnungshebel

■ Loquet d’ouverture de secours

(F) ■ 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.

Avant d’utiliser le lecteur,

■

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

(G)■ Lens

■ Abtasterlinse

■ Lentille

(H)■ Turntable

■ Drehteller

■ Plateau

■ Lens protective sheet

■ Schutzfolie für Abtasterlinse

■ Feuille protectrice de la lentille

■ 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*

CF-T1 and CF-T2 series CF-R1*2 series 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*

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

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*

Séries CF-T1 et CF-T2 Séries CF-R1*

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.

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

Utility Disc

(CD-ROM) B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC (hereafter, B’s Recorder), B’s CLiP 6 (hereafter, B’s CLiP), PowerDVD 6 (hereafter, PowerDVD)

...................................... 1

Interface Cable

(USB)

............................. 1

Operating Instructions

(This book)

............... 1

NOTE

To play MPEG2 files, be sure to use PowerDVD.

[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. PowerDVD SmoothLink is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

indicates Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System.

indicates Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System.

™

is a trademark of CyberLink, Corp.

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.

Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a read or write 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 the application has been closed. Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, i.e. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens. We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses. (Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.) Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the drive. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. Do not use discs that have become deformed, warped, or are not completely round. Do not touch the interface cable while the drive is being accessed. Doing so may cause the drive and/or computer to malfunction. In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used. 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 and may not play smoothly.

For AutoPlay CDs:

• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation modes, remove the disc from the drive, then reinsert the disc again after a 15 second wait.

• An AutoPlay CD may start during file access, depending on the status of the disc.

Bottom panel

1 2 3 4

OFF

Initial setting

Mode Switches

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

Usage Precautions

Handling Discs with Care:

Before using discs, carefully read through the Operating Instructions, the instructions for handling the discs, and whatever is written on the disc packaging. If the discs are not handled properly, they may become dirty or scratched, the writing speed may be reduced or data may not be recorded or played back properly. Other damage may result including drive failures. Keep the following precautions.

Do not touch the data surface. Keep the disc surfaces clean and free from dirt, dust and fingerprints, and do not allow

them to become scratched. Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor paste any paper to it. Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs. Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust. 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. When discs are not actually being used, make sure to keep them inside their protective cases or cartridges. If the disc becomes dirty, clean it with the followings.

To remove dirt from a disc

<For read-only discs> Wipe a disc with a dry, soft cloth from the center toward the edges. If the disc heavily gets dirty, wipe a disc with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edges, and then wipe it again with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture. <For recordable/rewritable discs> Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

How to hold the disc

Connections to the Computer

Connection

(Example of connections)

NOTE

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.

Turn your computer on.

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

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 indicator lights up in green.

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. The disc cover will not be locked in place even if an attempt is made to close the disc cover while it remains ajar. In a case like this, open it up all the way, and then close it. When using this drive with USB bus power, we recommend using this drive alone (other than PCMCIA Card, USB mouse, USB keyboard, etc.).

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”

icon on the taskbar and right-click it, select [Eject], and then disconnect the interface cable. Be sure to 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.

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

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

Select [GENERIC CDRCB06 USB Device], then select [OK].

Remove the interface cable.

Select [Close].

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.

Turn on the drive’s power.

The drive’s on/off power operations are

Title-side up

coupled to the computer so that when the computer is turned on or off, the drive will be automatically turned on or off.

Press the open button.

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

Open the disc cover fully.

Insert the disc.

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

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.

Close the disc cover.

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 (E)). If you want to remove discs when a program is being used, exit the program, and check that the drive's indicator does not light up in orange.

NOTE

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

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: B.H.A.)

Packet writing software (B’s CLiP)

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: B.H.A.)

DVD-Video play software (PowerDVD)

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

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.

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 this drive letter of this drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your own

computer.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] to check which version of Windows Media Player is provided on your computer, and then follow the steps below to uninstall Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in.

NOTE

If PowerDVD is installed when the operating system used is not MUI, Windows Media Player will be updated to Windows Media Player 9.

Insert the Utility Disc into the drive. Setup starts up automatically, and the setup screen appears.

Select [Windows Media Player9 (English)] to update to Windows Media Player 9.

Follow the instruction below <When Windows Media Player 9 is installed> to uninstall the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in.

Select [Start] - [Run], input [rundll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\winnt*1\inf\roxio.inf,uninstall], and select [OK].

At [Advanced INF Install] screen, select [OK].

*1C:\winnt denotes the folder where Windows is installed. A different letter may be input for the

drive instead of C depending on which letters are assigned to which drives for use.

Before installing the software (PowerDVD)

Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with PowerDVD. It may not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than PowerDVD 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 PowerDVD if the DVD’s player software settings enable PowerDVD 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.)

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].

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 under Windows 2000.

Do not install the software using a drive other than this drive. Be sure to connect this drive to your computer, and then insert the disc for installation. Do not lose the serial number marked on the CD case.

Insert the 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.)

Install [B’s Recorder GOLD] and [B’s CLiP] by selecting [BHA Recording Software].

The installer of the 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.

NOTE

During the installation, if the DirectX 9.0c installation screen is displayed, be sure to select [Yes]. After completing the installation, be sure to restart the computer.

Install PowerDVD by selecting [CyberLink DVD Player].

The installer of the software now starts so follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows 2000

When [Installation complete. Would you like to execute the system Diagnostics Program now?] is displayed, select [No].

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 PowerDVD, 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.

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 19 ) .

Applicable Media

• CD-R*1 (one-time recordable CD media)

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

Running B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

B’s Recorder

Windows XP

• B's Recorder Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [B’s Recorder

GOLD8] or select on the desktop.

• TaskGate With this launcher, without needing to start B's Recorder, you can use the wizard to create a desired CD by simply selecting the items to be created with the function buttons.

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [TaskGate] or

select on the desktop.

Windows 2000

• B's Recorder Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [B’s Recorder

GOLD8] or select on the desktop.

• TaskGate With this launcher, without needing to start B's Recorder, you can use the wizard to create a desired CD by simply selecting the items to be created with the function buttons.

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [TaskGate] or

select on the desktop.

NOTE

It is not possible to use TaskGate for advanced functions such as closing disk. For these functions, use B's Recorder.

B’s CLiP

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

Usage Precautions

B’s Recorder

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

B’s Recorder may fail to start up properly. If this occurs, restart the computer.

B’s CLiP

• Cannot read from or write to CD-R disc using B's CLiP. Only CD-RW is available.

• 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, and B’s CLiP cannot be used. If this happens, log off all users, and then log on to Windows with the user you want to use.

• Do not remove the media immediately after reading or writing, even after the Windows

copying message has disappeared.

• When is displayed on the taskbar, the computer cannot enter standby of hibernation

mode.

How to access the Online Manual

B’s Recorder

Windows XP

• B's Recorder Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC]

- [User Manual].

• TaskGate Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC]

- [TaskGate].

Windows 2000

• B's Recorder Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC] [User Manual].

• TaskGate Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC] [TaskGate].

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].

B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

Notes During Use

Disc cover opens automatically

• When B’s Recorder is finished writing, the disc cover opens automatically. You can change the settings for B's Recorder so that the disc cover does not open automatically. If you select [OK] after writing, however, the disk cover will open regardless of the settings.

To format disc using B’s CLiP

• Right-click or and then select [Format].

Discs formatted or written using methods other than B’s CLiP cannot be used.

• After formatting the disc, if the disk does not mount (is not recognized), remove it, and insert it again.

• Eject the formatted disks as described below.

When ejecting the disc while is displayed on the taskbar

• Right-click and select [Eject]. Only eject discs as described above.

• If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation described above, shut down Windows and after the power is off, slide the emergency open lever ( page 6 (E)) and open the disc cover.

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 indicator will light several times.) Before proceeding with the next operation, check that the indicator lights up green. To disable B’s CLiP when it is not used

• Make the settings following the steps below.

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.

Windows XP

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

Windows 2000

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

Add a check mark for [Disable B’s CLiP] at [System Configuration], and select [OK].

When a message appears asking if you want to restart your computer, select [Yes].

To start using B’s CLiP again, remove the check mark from [Disable B’s CLiP] using

step 3 described above, and select [OK].

If “B’s Recorder” or “B’s CLiP” has been deleted, reinstall it. ( page 14)

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.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

About User Registration Follow the steps below for user registration.

While connected to the Internet, start up B’s Recorder.

Select [Help] - [Related Websites] - [User Registration] and follow the on-screen

instructions.

amsupport@bhacorp.com Other countries (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) : eurosupport@bhacorp.com

PowerDVD

PowerDVD is a software application for DVD-Video 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 24) .

Running PowerDVD

Be sure to log on to the computer with an administrator authority.

When PowerDVD is started up for the first time, the [Key Activation] screen will appear. Input the serial number (CD Key) found on the utility disc case, and select [Activate].

Then select , and proceed with the user registration.

If the [PowerDVD has detected that your computer is a notebook] message appears, select [Cancel]. (This message will appear three times after the initial startup.)

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [CyberLink PowerDVD] - [CyberLink PowerDVD] or select

on the desktop.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [CyberLink PowerDVD] - [CyberLink PowerDVD] or select

on the desktop.

Usage Precautions

Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode, or switch the display by pressing [Fn] + [F3] while PowerDVD is running. Do not start PowerDVD 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

Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD-Video (images or sounds are disrupted). In the Extended Desktop or simultaneous (internal/external) display mode, there are times when images or video are not displayed correctly.

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 purchase. Therefore, operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.

In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code: [Region Playback control] appears. Select region code and select [OK]. Play now begins.

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.

NOTE

[Region Playback control] 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. If a region-free media has been inserted at the time of purchase, the media will be played without the region code being set.

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