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.
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Phis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
onditions:
i) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
I) 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.
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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 requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this pro
duct 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 interference will not occur in all instal
lations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be deter
mined 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 fUter/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 (4l°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.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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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.
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 32X 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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Just as your primary applications Write2CD Audio, Write2CD Backup and Write2CD Data,
PacketCD™ has been designed to offer you the most advanced technology in CD recording,
with “UDF packet writing” you will be able to use your CDs in virtually the same way you
use your other storage devices such as floppy disks, hard drives, etc...
To facilitate using UDF packet writing, PacketCD™ will automate some of the tasks.
When you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disk, the Write2CD wizard will pop-up showing
your CD-Recording options. The first option is to format a disk using PacketCD™. After
selecting this option, PacketCD™ will guide you through the PacketCD™ application.
Please note that to be able to format a disk, the application needs to sense a blank disk. This
may require a few moments.
When you insert a previously recorded disk using PacketCD™, or a different UDF packet
writing solution, the Write2CD wizard will not start since this disk is already formatted and
you can address it directly from your Windows explorer, or all popular Windows applica
tions.
If this is the case, Write2CD needs to start the reader, which may require a few moments.
Please note the following recommendations:
y when you insert a blank CD:
wait for the wizard to pop-up, which will guide you further
in case the wizard doesn’t pop-up, simply start your Windows explorer. By clicking
on the right mouse button, you will be able to format your blank CD and proceed.
/ when you insert a pre-recorded or previously recorded PacketCD™ written disk,
proceed directly to your Windows explorer.
/ In ALL cases, give the system enough time to initialize the process. Your CD-RW drive’s
LED will blink during the initialization phase and will remain on when finished. Keep in
mind that a CD-R or a CD-RW disk stores up to 650mb of data. The more data written
on the CD, the longer it will take to load the disk.
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 Processor 16Mb
ofRAM
• A vacant IDE interface connector
• A vacant half-height bay
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4.0 or Higher
• Sufficient free hard disk space (min 12Mb)
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 covet 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
Discs
You may use conventional CD-RW and CD-R discs with your Philips CD Rewriter.
Philips recommends you use only Philips CD-RW and CD-R discs which are available at
your retailer.
CD-RW Discs
(ollOmm, 74 minutes)
CD-R Discs
(0120mm, 74 minutes)
Read-only Discs
You can use discs with the (lJD§(S logo which conform to the Compact Disc Read Only
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which conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard.
Chapter 2.
Installing your Philips CD Rewriter Drive
MASTER/SLAVE settings
Before you install your new Philips CD Rewriter in your computer, you must first make the
MASTER/SLAVE setting.
This setting is set by inserting a jumper pin in the jumper switch located on the rear panel of
the Philips CD Rewriter drive.
Important; When the unit is shipped from the factory, this setting is in the MASTER
position.
Note;
Use long-nose pliers to remove or insert the jumper pin.
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Enhanced IDE compatible computers normally have two IDE interface connectors; a
primary one and a secondary one.
Each IDE interface connector of the host computer allows up to two IDE devices to be
connected. This means that a total of up to four IDE devices can be connected.
Normally, a hard disk is connected to the primary connector, and a CDROM drive is
connected to the secondary connector.
Important: Avoid connecting your Philips CD Rewriter or a CD-ROM drive to the same
primary connector as the hard disk drive.
In order to take full advantage of the system’s performance, we recommend that
you connect your Philips CD Rewriter to the secondary connector by itself as the
MASTER.
Make sure that any other drives that are connected to the same cable have their
jumper settings set to SLAVE. Verify each respective drive’s owner’s manual for
instructions on jumper settings.
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Setting your Philips CD Rewriter as the MASTER
As shown in the diagram at the right, insert the jumper pin into
the right edge of the jumper switch.
Note: If only your Philips CD Rewriter will be connected to
the IDE interface connector, connect the Philips CD
Rewriter to the end of the connector.
Setting the Philips CD Rewriter as the SLAVE
As shown in the diagram at the right, insert the jumper pin into
the middle of the jumper switch.
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If you choose the CSEL setting, the MASTER7SLAVE setting will be made automatically
depending on your hardware configuration. For details refer to the user manual of your
computer.
Installing your Philips CD Rewriter drive
The following steps may differ slightly, depending on the type of computer you are using.
For details on removing the cover from your computer, and installing or removing internal
devices, refer to the user manual for your computer.
1. Switch off your computer, and unplug it from the mains power
outlet.
If you fail to do this, there is a danger of electric shock and/or of causing short circuits,
which may damage the computer and/or your Philips CD Rewriter drive.
2. Remove the cover from your computer.
Be careful not to lose the screws that were removed.
3. Your hands or body may be holding a charge of static
electricity.
Touch a metallic portion of the chassis or the power supply to discharge the build up.
4. Remove the front cover of a vacant half-height drive bay.
For details refer to the user manual of your computer.
5. Slide your Philips CD Rewriter into the drive bay from the
front.
At this time, be careful not to apply excessive force to the drive itself. Finger-tighten the
four fastening screws, and check that there is enough room to connect the power supply
cable, IDE interface connector, and the AUDIO cables.
Connect the IDE interface connector.
Connect the 40-pin IDE interface connector to the IDE interface located on the rear
panel of your Philips CD Rewriter drive.
Position the connector so that the colored line is at pin 1 (your lower right).
7. Connect the AUDIO cable.
Connect the single 4-pin connector (Sound Blaster compatible) to the sound card.
Connect the 4-pin connector at the other end of the cable (the larger connector) to the
AUDIO OUT connector on your Philips CD Rewriter drive.
AUDIO cable
To the Philips CD
Rewriter 4-pin connector
(large)
To the Sound Card (Sound Blaster compatible)
One of the 2 connectors
8. Connect the power supply cable.
Connect the +12V and +5V 4-pin power cable to the power supply interface located on
the rear panel of your Philips CD Rewriter drive.
The shape of the connector makes it impossible to reverse the connections.
If you have difficulty when inserting the connector, try gently wiggling the connector left
and right while inserting it.
9. Tighten the four fastening screws securely.
10. Re-attach the cover to the computer.
11. Connect the power cable to an AC outlet, and switch on
your computer.
Make sure that the LED located on the panel of your Philips CD Rewriter drive is lit.
12. Start up your operating system.
For the procedure, refer to the manual for your operating system.
13. Install your Philips CD recording software
For the installation procedure, refer to the easy installation instructions on the CDROM sleeve or simply insert the software CD in your computers CD-ROM drive.
The software installation process will then begin automatically; just follow the on
screen prompts. In addition, a complete user manual for the software is located on
the CD-ROM in the root directory under “Manual”. Simply click on the language
you wish to use.
Chapter 3.
Operation
Front Panel
1 Disc tray
The disc is inserted and ejected here. Pressing the eject button will open the tray.
2 Headphone jack
This stereo mini jack allows you to connect headphones and listen to audio CD output.
3 Headphone volume control wheel
This control adjusts the volume level of the headphone output. Rotating the control
wheel clockwise (to the right) will increase the volume level.
4 WRITING LED
This indicator is illuminated when writing/overwriting the CD.
5 DISC IN LED
This indicator flashes when data is accessed and is illuminated green when there is a disc
in the drive.
6 Eject button
This button is used to open or close the tray.
7 Manual Eject port
This is used to manually eject a disc that cannot be ejected in the normal way. It is for
emergency use only.
Loading a Disc
1. Press the eject button to open the tray.
2. Carefully place the disc, label-side up, on the disc tray.
3. Press the disc tray softly or press the eject button again to close the disc tray.
Ejecting the Disc
If your Philips CD Rewriter is powered-up:
Press the eject button to eject the disc.
Note: You cannot open the tray iftheATAPI command prohibits the eject operation while
your Philips CD Rewriter is reading data.
Caution: Be sure to remove the disc only after the tray is completely open. (Attempting to remove
the disc before it is completely ejected may cause the drive to malfunction.)
Press the eject button
If your Philips CD Rewriter is not powered up:
Pressing the eject button will not eject the disc.
Manual Eject (emergency use)
We will explain below how to eject the disc when the tray cannot be opened in the normal
manner, for example if the power is shut-off inadvertently or the loading mechanism fails.
This technique should be used only as a last resort. Frequent use may lead to malfunction.
You will need a rod-like object of 1 mm or less in diameter to do this. A straightened paper
clip works well.
1. Insert the pin-like tool into the manual eject port and push
gently.
The spring-loaded mechanism ejects the disc.
After manually ejecting a disc, you must turn off the power
2.
supply to your Philips CD Rewriter, then turn it back on
before continuing.
Troubleshooting
If your Philips CD Rewriter is not performing as expected, we suggest you look up the symp
toms in the following table, and take the appropriate corrective action.
Symptoms
The DISC LED is off yet your computer is
powered up
Your Philips CD Rewriter is not recognized by
your computer
The disc tray will not open
The disc ejects by itself
Incorrect operation of the unit
Corrective action
- Check the DC power cable connection
to the drive.
- Check the IDE interface connection.
- Is the MASTER/SLAVE setting
correct?
- If there is only one device connected to
the IDE interface connector, is it
connected to the end of the connector?
- Make sure that the power to the
computer is turned on.
- Make sure that the disc is seated in the
tray correctly.
- Make sure that the disc is seated in the
tray correctly.
- Make sure that you are using the
correct disc.
- Make sure that there is no dust, dirt, or
condensation on the disc or tray.
Appendix
Specifications
Interface
Data Capacity
Record/Read Speed
Data Transfer Rate
Burst Transfer Rate
Buffer Size
Access Speed
Installation
Disc Loading
Audio Out
(normal speed)
Power Consumption12.7 W peak (read/write)
Power Supply5V±5%, 12V±10%
Environment
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
ATAPI (E-IDE)
650MB (74 minutes disc)
Writing (CD-RW); 4X speed
Writing (CD-R): Normal speed, 4X speed
Reading: Maximum 32X speed
(CD-DA: IX speed only)
150 - 2400KB/sec
Maximum 13.3 MB/sec
2MB (325 sectors)
115 ms (Random access at reading)
Horizontal
Tray
Frequency Response 20 - 20,000Hz (Line Out)
Output Level 1 Vrms (Line Out)
Temperature: +5°C - +45°C (read/write, when used in
a fan-cooled system)
Humidity: 8 - 80% (condensation must not occur)
146 X 41.3 X 193.1 mm (excluding front panel)
950g
Philips reserves the right to change product specifications at any time and without prior
notice.
Thank you for purchasing this fine Philips product. We have worked relentlessly to bring you
a product combining superb operating performance with the greatest possible ease of use.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact your retailer or Philips at the follow
ing Internet address: Http;//
www.pcstuff.philips.com.
WARNUNG!
Warnung
Die Umgebungstemperatur des Philips CD Rewriter sollte bei Systemen mit Gebläseküh
lung zwischen 5 °C und 40° C (41°F - 104“F) liegen.
Zum Schutz vor Stromschlägen sollten Sie das Philips CD Rewriter nicht zerlegen.
Entnehmen Sie immer die CD, bevor Sie Ihr.Philips CD Rewriter transportieren.
WICHTIGE HINWEISE
Wichtige Hinweise
Bevor Sie Ihr Philips CD Rewriter in Betrieb nehmen, lesen Sie bitte die folgenden
Hinweise.
• Zeichnen Sie immer in einer staubfreien Umgebung auf. Wenn die CD aus dem Philips
CD Rewriter entnoihmen werden muß, bevor das Aufzeichnen abgeschlossen ist, bewah
ren Sie die Platte in einer sauberen, staubfreien Umgebung auf.
• Ihr Philips CD Rewriter enthält keine Teile, die vom Benutzer instandgesetzt werden
können. Bei Servicearbeiten wenden Sie sich bitte immer an qualifiziertes Fachpersonal.
• Bei einem der folgenden Ereignisse sollte Ihr Philips CD Rewriter von qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal instandgesetzt werden:
Es sind Metallgegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Innere des Philips CD Rewriter
eingedrungen.
Ihr Philips CD Rewriter arbeitet nicht wie gewohnt oder es ist ein deutlicher
Leistungsabfall zu verzeichnen.
• Legen Sie keine schweren Gegenstände auf die CD-RW.
• Setzen Sie den Philips CD Rewriter und den Computer beim Betrieb keinen Stößen oder
Erschütterungen aus, da hierdurch das Aufzeichnen oder Abspielen beeinträchtigt
werden kann.
• Philips ist nicht verantwortlich für einen etwaigen Daten- oder Informationsverlust, der
aus dem Betrieb des Philips CD Rewriter resultiert.