TDK indiDVD Hardware Manual

FCC NOTICE

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 interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes 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:

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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 dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications should be approved by the party responsible for compliance with FCC
Rules. Otherwise, the user loses authority to operate the equipment.

The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible. Accordingly:

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Do not open the optical pickup housing.

• Obtain service only from TDK-authorized personnel.

LASER INFORMATION

These products have been designed and manufactured according to IEC 825-1 on the Safety of Laser
products. This product comes under "Class 1 Laser Products." A Laser Caution Marking is attached
on the top of the internal drive model: "Caution: Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam."

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION: To disconnect the drive from an electrical current,
pull out the AC power cord.

SECTION 1 : DRIVE INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SECTION 2 : TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SECTION 3 : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SECTION 4 : TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WHAT INDI DVD DOES...

Indi DVD is a DVD/CD burner that provides professional quality writing, rewriting and reading.

SAVE YOUR BOX! If you need to ship your drive

back to TDK, send it packaged in the original
box (if possible). TDK cannot assume liability
for any damage your drive sustains during
shipment. Please ship your drive in the safest
manner possible.

SETTING UP INDI DVD

• Follow the installation instructions for your computer and connection type.

USB 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

If your computer is a PC running Windows 2000 or XP:

1. Connect the USB cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer and to Indi DVD’s rear-panel USB 2.0 port.

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NOTE: Indi DVD is not USB 1.1 port compatible. The

drive must be connected to either a USB 2.0 port or
to an IEEE 1394/FireWire port.

8. Make sure that only "Specify Location" is checked and click BROWSE.

• An explorer window will appear.

9. Double click the drive where Disc Blender Software Suite Disc 2 is loaded.

10. Double click BONUS UTILITIES, then click HI-SPEED USB DRIVER.

11. Click OK and follow the on-screen prompts to finish installation.

12. Load Disc Blender Software Suite Disc 1 into your computer’s original disc drive and reboot your

computer.

• The software installer screen should appear. If it doesn’t, double click on My Computer, double

click on the drive into which you loaded Disc Blender Software Suite Disc 1, then double click
SETUP.EXE.

13. Install the TDK Disc Blender Software Suite by clicking the desired programs.

• Follow the on- screen prompts to finish installation.

IEEE 1394/FIREWIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

If your computer is a PC running Windows 98SE, 98ME, 2000 or XP:

1. Connect the IEEE 1394/FIREWIRE cable to an IEEE 1394/FIREWIRE port on your computer and to

Indi DVD’s rear-panel IEEE 1394/FIREWIRE port.

2. Connect the power cord to Indi DVD’s DC IN.

3. Connect the plug to a live power outlet.

4. Using Indi DVD’s rear-panel switch, power the drive ON.

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NOTE: If your computer is a Mac, connect Indi DVD to

the computer’s IEEE 1394/FireWire port for best
results.

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5. Open the disc tray by pressing the front-panel EJECT button.

6. Load the TDK Disc Blender Software Suite Disc 2 into Indi DVD.

7. Install the Roxio Toast Lite, if desired.

NOTE: If your audio playback application is not

Digital MixMaster, check your audio playback
application’s documentation for information on how
to enable analog audio playback.

USING INDI DVD’S REAR PANEL AUDIO OUTPUTS

Indi DVD has a stereo (L/R) analog audio output, located on the drive’s rear panel. Using an RCA type
audio cable, Indi DVD can be connected directly to a mini-system or stereo receiver for audio
playback. By default, Indi DVD will play audio digitally through the included Digital MixMaster (PC)
software. If you wish to play audio digitally through Digital MixMaster, no adjustments are required.

To enable Digital MixMaster playback through Indi DVD’s rear panel (analog) audio outputs
(Windows only):

1. Using an RCA type audio cable, connect Indi DVD’s rear panel audio outputs (L/R) to the inputs on

an amplification device such as a stereo receiver or mini-system.

2. In the Windows Device Manager, right click on TDK DVDRW0404N and select PROPERTIES.

3. Select the PROPERTIES tab and un-check ENABLE DIGITAL CD AUDIO FOR THIS CDROM DEVICE.

4. Start Digital MixMaster and click the TOOLS button.

5. Select INPUT DEVICES\CDA FILES and click the CONFIGURE button.

6. Check USE ANALOG PLAYBACK FOR CDA FILES.

7. Close Digital MixMaster and restart the system.

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When using Digital MixMaster, audio playback will now occur through Indi DVD’s rear panel audio
outputs.

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IF INDI DVD DOES NOT FUNCTION:

• Connecting Indi DVD to a USB 1.1 port will result in slow performance and may cause disc

recording errors. Connect Indi DVD to a USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394/FireWire port for best performance.

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Verify that Indi DVD is connected to a functioning power outlet.

• If Indi DVD is connected to a PC’s USB 2.0 port, verify that the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PC driver is

properly installed.

IF INDI DVD WILL NOT RECORD PROPERLY:

• Verify that Indi DVD supports the recordable media format to which you’re attempting to record.

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Verify that the recordable media you’re using is rated to record at the desired speed.

• Verify that the recordable media is inserted into Indi DVD with the correct orientation. (Media

should be placed label side up in the disc tray.)

• Since low quality media may not record properly, it’s best to use TDK discs.

• Verify that the drive is not connected to a USB 1.1 port. Indi DVD is not USB 1.1 port compatible,

due to bandwidth limitations.

• A buffer underrun may have occurred. Either select a slower recording speed or select using Buffer

Underrun Protection in your software. Inadequate system RAM can sometimes cause buffer
underrun errors.

• Disable all other functions and applications that could interrupt the stream of information.

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Make sure that the media does not have any fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the surface.

• Check to see if the disc already has data written on it. If the disc is rewritable, you can erase and

re-record it.

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Use the recording software supplied with Indi DVD. Some other software may not be supported.

• The included software does not enable making copies of commercial DVD movie discs, such as

those rented from your local video store. Always respect intellectual property laws.

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If you have problems during or right after installation of your Indi DVD drive, use these tips to help find the problem.

What media should I use for my Indi DVD?

See the included specifications sheet or visit www.tdk.com/INDIsupportfor more information.

When should I record to DVD media?

Recordable DVD discs have much higher capacity than CD-R/RW discs. This makes recordable DVD discs ideal for
recording video and large multimedia files and for backing up your hard drive.

Why can’t I do disc-to-disc copying?

Some possible reasons are:

• Some CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives will not allow direct copying to Indi DVD, or are not capable of digital audio extraction.

• You must use either a SCSI-2 drive or a supported ATAPI drive as the source.

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Some discs have copy protection or other features that prevent disc-to-disc copying.

•You cannot copy commercial DVD discs or copy protected CD discs.

Why am I getting buffer underrun errors?

If available, your recording software’s buffer underrun write assurance option should be activated. Buffer underrun
errors can occur if another application interrupts the writing process, or if the recording drive’s write speed is set too high
for the speed at which the source drive can supply data. Lack of computer memory can also cause underrun errors.

How can I optimize the recording process?

• Make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements.

• Do not run other applications while recording discs. Log off any networks, disable any FAX modems, email, screen savers,

or other programs that may send messages to your computer while it is writing a disc.

• If your computer has a power management feature, disable it.

• Run ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter periodically on your hard drive.

• Do not record using data from a compressed hard drive. Buffer underruns may be caused by hard drive compression software.

What is the best way to label a disc that I just burned?

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With a CD/DVD labeling marker. The marker must be soft-tipped and either alcohol or water based.
Markers of other types will ruin the disc.

• Another way is to use a good quality label maker, such as TDK’s CD/DVD Labeling System.

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Keep TDK’s email, Web site, and phone numbers in a convenient location as indicated below. Keep
your drive’s serial number and a copy of your sales receipt handy as well. If you experience a problem
while installing or operating your Indi DVD, please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual
regarding setup and installation. If you do not uncover the solution there, please refer next to the
Troubleshooting chapter. It contains solutions to the most common types of problems fielded by our
technical support staff. You may also wish to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of
our Web site to assist you in troubleshooting the problem on your own. If you have not been
successful in your quest, our Technical Support Department will help you solve problems that relate
specifically to your Indi DVD. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by your Indi DVD
actually originates in another part of your computer. In such instances, our technical support staff
will try to help you identify the part at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for
further assistance.

HOW TO CONTACT US

There are several ways for you to contact TDK’s Technical Support Department.

• Visit our web site (www.tdk.com/INDIsupport) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

BEFORE YOU CONTACT US

Please gather as much of the following information as possible before contacting us.

• The serial number and TLA number of your Indi DVD. Your serial number can be found both on the

retail box and on a label on the drive itself.

• The version of TDK Disc Blender Software you are using, if applicable.

• The latest version of firmware you loaded onto the drive, if applicable.

• The version of the Windows operating system you are using.

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NOTE: Most new CD-ROM drives can read CD-RW discs.
Many older drives may not be able to read CD-RW discs.

NOTE: Australian Users should call 1800.651.917 for TDK
Technical Support or e-mail [e-mail]