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LASER SAFETY
This CD-RW drive employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to
service this device when connected due to the possibility of eye damage.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
FOR EUROPE
The CD-RW drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage
directive.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party: Philips BU PC Add-Ons.
Address: Glaslaan 2, 5616 LW Eindhoven
Type of Equipment: CD Rewriter
Model Name: Philips CD Rewriter
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual,
meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Philips may void your
authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product,
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use
only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.
Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in
FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these require
ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This
equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of
other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that inter
ference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of inter
ference, which can be determined by turning the product “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product
or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install
AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-
in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local
retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate
retailer, please contact Philips.
This manual applies to the Philips CD Rewriter. The Philips CD Rewriter front panel
displays the Philips brand
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WARNING
Warning
The temperature where your Philips CD Rewriter is located should be between 5“C and
40°C (41°F - 104°F), when used in a fan-cooled system.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the Philips CD Rewriter cabinet.
Always remove the disc before transporting your Philips CD Rewriter.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
Important Precautions
Please read the following precautions before attempting to operate your Philips CD Rewriter.
• Always record in a dust-free environment. If the disc must be removed from the Philips
CD Rewriter before recording is finished, store the disc in a clean, dust-free environ
ment.
• Your Philips CD Rewriter contains no user serviceable parts. Please refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
• If any of the following should occur, your Philips CD Rewriter should be serviced by
qualified personnel;
Metal objects or liquids get inside the Philips CD Rewriter.
Your Philips CD Rewriter does not operate normally or a marked change in perfor
mance is noticed.
• Do not place heavy objects on the CD-RW discs.
• Do not subject your Philips CD Rewriter and computer to impact or shock when in use,
as this may impair recording or playback.
• Philips is not responsible for any data or information losses resulting from the operation
of your Philips CD Rewriter.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................4
Philips CD Rewriter Features....................................................................................4
Recording Modes......................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 - System Configuration ........................................................................................5
Computer ..................................................................................................................5
Software....................................................................................................................5
Tools ...................................................................................................................... .3
Discs .........................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 - Installing your Philips CD Rewriter Drive
MASTER/SLAVE settings....................................................................................... 7
Installing your Philips CD Rewriter drive ................................................................9
Chapter 3 - Operation ......................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel .............................................................................................................14
Loading a Disc........................................................................................................ 13
Ejecting the Disc.....................................................................................................16
Manual Eject (emergency use)................................................................................16
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................17
Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 18
Specifications..........................................................................................................18
Front Panel Indicator Key ......................................................................................19
©1998 Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. All Rights Reserved.
This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated, transmitted or reduced to any electronic medium of machine readable form
without prior consent in writing from Philips.
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc.
Unix is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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Contents 3
Introduction
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing this Philips Philips CD Rewriter drive.
Please read this manual before using the drive in order to make the best use of its superior
functions. After reading, we suggest you retain this manual for future reference.
Philips CD Rewriter Features
4 speed Recording (Rewritable) - 4 speed Recording
(Recordable) - 16 speed Reading
Your Philips CD Rewriter is able to write (overwrite) CD-RW discs at up to four speed, and
is able to write CD-R and CD-RW discs at up to four speed. For both types of media, this
drive is able to read at up to 16X speed.
Compatible with Seven Different Formats
Your Philips CD Rewriter can both record and read seven different formats: CD-ROM, CD-
ROM XA, CD-I, CD-DA, CD-Bridge (multisession), CD-Extra, and Video CD. Your
Philips CD Rewriter is also equipped with an analog audio output terminal (headphones) for
CD-DA.
ATARI for High-Volume, High-Speed Data Transfer
Your Philips CD Rewriter features an ATAPI/IDE interface for connecting computers and
peripheral devices. ATAPI provides high-speed transmission of large quantities of data, which
is especially important when working with image data.
Recording Modes
Track at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to disc one track at a time. Discs recorded in this mode
cannot be played in CD players or CDROM drives other than a CD-RW or a CD-R drive
until the session is closed.
Disc at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass. It is not possible to write
additional data later.
Session at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to the disc one session at a time. To use this mode, your
software must support Session at Once recording. New sessions can be written later.
Packet Writing
This is useful for data back-up. Smaller units of data can be added to tracks. To use this
mode, your software must support Packet Writing. Your Philips CD Rewriter supports both
sequential and random packet writing.
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Chapter 1.
System Configuration
Before using your Philips CD Rewriter, make sure that you have all of the items on the list of
included items.
In order to use your Philips CD Rewriter, you will require the following.
Computer
The following operating environment is required:
• An IBM/AT compatible computer with a 100 MHz or faster Pentium CPU, or a 100
MHz or faster 486 CPU
• A vacant IDE interface connector
• A vacant half-height bay
• Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT4.0 or Higher
• Sufficient hard disk space
Note: You will need about twice as much space on your hard disk as that required by the data
you wish to write to CD
Software
The Philips CD-RW software packed with your Philips CD Rewriter has been carefully
designed to give you the best possible results with the maximum ease of use.
Tools
Cruciform screwdriver
This is used to remove the cover of your computer,
and to install your Philips CD Rewriter drive.
Long nose pliers
These are used to insert or remove the jumper pin
when setting the MASTER/SLAVE settings of your
Philips CD Rewriter drive.
Cruciform Screwdriver
Long nose pliers
Chapter 1 - System Configuration S
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