Memorex E-IDE manuale d’uso

INTERNAL E-IDE GUIDE & SOFTW ARE MANUAL DVD RECORDER For DVD + & DVD - Recording FORMA T dual DOUBLE L A YER 16 DVD-ROM read speed x DVD+RW/-RW re-write speed 4 x 8 DVD-R write speed x DVD+R write speed CD-R write speed x 48 CD-RW re-write speed x 24 CD-ROM read speed x 48 DVD+R write speed 16 x 2.4 x DOUBLE-LAYER Supports Window s® 98SE/M[...]

FCC INFORMA TION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORT ANT 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 Memorex may void your authority , granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORT ANT : When connecting this product [...]

T able of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 6 1.1. Congratulation 1.2. About your new Memorex DVD Recorder 1.3. About Double-Layer Recording 1.4. T ools Required for Installation 2. HARDWARE INST ALLA TION 8 2.1. Setup Flowchart 2.2. About the A T API/E-IDE Inter face 3. PHYSICAL INST ALLA TION OF YOUR NEW DVD RECORDER 11 4. OPERA TING YOUR NEW DRIVE 16 4.1[...]

1.2. About your new Memorex DVD Recorder Y our new Memorex DVD Recorder is a state-of-the-art device, capable of recording a wide variety of disc types and formats. Here is a list of some of the major features of this drive: Dual Format Recording: Records both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Double-Layer Recording: Records on 8.5GB, DVD+R9 discs for e[...]

9 2.2.1. Rear panel The drive’ s rear panel features the following: 2.2.2. Setting the Jumper to Select MASTER, SLA VE or CSEL settings Y our new drive setting is configured as MASTER by default. Most users will connect their new DVD Recorder to the secondary E-IDE controller of their computer in which case there is no need to change the default [...]

Use narrow pliers to set the plastic jumper at the jumper switch on the rear panel. Installing your new Memorex DVD Recorder is quite simple. Please follow the instructions on the next page patiently , step-by-step. 1. Before attempting to install your DVD Recorder , turn off your computer by flipping the power switch to the OFF position. Unplug th[...]

8. Connect one end of the the supplied audio cable to the audio output (audio out) of your DVD Recorder . Connect the other end of the audio cable to your soundcard. Do not force in the connector heads. Gently try to insert the connector heads in after determining their correct orientation. Please note that some soundcards may only have one interna[...]

10. Chances are that your computer may already have an IDE cable with a spare connector . If so, you may skip to step 14 . If not, please proceed to step 11 . 11. It is now time to replace your computer’ s original IDE ribbon cable with the three con- nector E-IDE ribbon cable provided in the package. On most computers, the connectors are keyed i[...]

17 4.2. 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 eject button again to close the disc tray . 4.3. Ejecting a Disc • If your new drive is powered on, press the eject button to eject the disc. Be sure to remove the disc after it is completely ejected. (T [...]

19 Important Note: Applying physical shock or vibration to your new drive while a disc is being written may produce writing errors. 18 2. Insert the pin-like tool into the manual eject hole and push gently . The spring-loaded mechanism ejects the disc. BUSY 3. After manually ejecting a disc, you must turn off the power supplied to your new DVD reco[...]

21 6. CREA TING CDS AND DVDS 6.1. Software Installation The Memorex recording software is easy to install using the following steps: T o install the software under Windows 2000 or Windows XP , you must have administrator rights. 1. Close all Windows programs and close any anti-virus software which may be running. 2. Insert the Memorex Nero 6 softwa[...]

23 22 3. In the welcome window, you can once again see the components you can choose to remove. Click on NEXT to continue uninstalling. 4. Click on REMOVE and confirm by clicking on the NEXT button. The Uninstall wizard opens. 5. The Nero 6 uninstall wizard then automatically removes the desired components. Once the uninstall is complete, click on [...]

25 24 This area shows all installed applications in the Nero 6 product family . Click once on the desired application to access it. This area shows all installed applications in the Ne ro T oolkit. Click once on the desired application to access it. This area shows all of the HTML based Manuals that are available for this software suite. Click once[...]

27 26 6.4.4. Assigning programs Clicking on a task in Nero StartSmart automatically opens a program that is well suited for executing that task. Many tasks, such as creating an audio CD, can be performed with more than one program; and you can change the program assignment if you like. For example, if you were to purchase the Retail upgrade of Nero[...]

29 28 2. In the window , click on the "Add" button to open the window for selecting files. 3. Select the desired files and click on the "Add" button to transfer them to the compilation. 4. Once you have finished adding files, click on the "Finished" button to close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen. 5.[...]

31 30 ■ The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status. ■ Once the burning process is complete, you can Save and then print a log file of the burning process T o do this, click on the appropriate button. 8. Click on the "Next" button to advance to the selection window . 9. Select the desired option or[...]

33 32 3. Select the desired files and click on the "Add" button to transfer them to the compilation. 6. Before burning the disc, make the final settings. 4. Once you have finished adding files, click on the "Finished" button to close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen. 5. All the files you have added appear in th[...]

35 34 9. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6 . 7.3. Make a Video Disc A video disc contains video files that you can burn in a variety of formats (VCD / SVCD or DVD-Video) that you can record on your Memorex Double-Layer DVD drive. This QuickStart Guide describes the creation of a DVD video disc. The procedure for a VCD or SVCD is ess[...]

37 36 7. Y ou can use the remote control to move around the menu, e.g., to view the videos again. Click on the "Next" button to proceed to the next window . 8. Before burning the disc, make the final settings. 9. Click on the "Burn" button to start burning the disc. 10. Once the burning process is complete, a corresponding messa[...]

39 38 7.4. Copy a Disc Unless you own the copyright or have the permission of the copyright holder , the unauthorized copying of discs represents a violation of national or international laws and may result in serious penalties. 1. Start Nero StartSmart ; select the "Copy and Backup" category and click on "Copy Disc." ■ NeroVi[...]

41 40 7. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6. 7.5. Upgrade Options Y ou have the option of upgrading to the full retail version of Nero Burning-ROM if you would like to add more features and options to your recording software. Visit Nero at http://www .nero.com to find out what extra features are available and to purchase the full ver[...]

43 8.4. The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button. • Is the drive turned on? (Does the LED light on the front panel light?) Refer to “The drive is not turned on (The front panel LED does not light).” (T roubleshooting Item 1) • Is any CD/DVD writing software being used? Some CD/DVD writing software prohibits ejecting while[...]

45 • Is there dust on the disc tray or on the disc itself? • Does the computer have a sufficient power supply? The drive has a power consumption of 11W to 12W (when reading and writing) and 25W on spin up. • Does your computer have several different CD/DVD writing applications installed? If you use more than one CD/DVD writing application sim[...]

T o ensure the correct operation of your new drive, updates to the firmware will be made available as necessary . Y ou can find information about the most recent firmware for the drive on the Memorex web site. URL for the web site is http://www .memorex.com The most recent user support information, including firmware updates, can be found in the su[...]

49 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to yourself or others, or damage to the device or other property . these p recau- tions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a pro- longed period of t[...]

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