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Other brands and product names are subject to change without notice or obligation. Specifications and features are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. 2 Dynex DX-ECDRW200 External CD-RW Drive Contents Warnings ...3 Introduction 4 Installing your external drive 7 Installing the software 12 Technical support 13 Troubleshooting 14 Glossary ...16 FAQ ...18 Français 22 Español 47 © 2005 Dynex. DYNEX and the DYNEX logo are trademarks of their respective holders.
Other brands and product names are subject to change without notice or obligation. Specifications and features are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. 2 Dynex DX-ECDRW200 External CD-RW Drive Contents Warnings ...3 Introduction 4 Installing your external drive 7 Installing the software 12 Technical support 13 Troubleshooting 14 Glossary ...16 FAQ ...18 Français 22 Español 47 © 2005 Dynex. DYNEX and the DYNEX logo are trademarks of their respective holders.
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... the range of your computer uses its own standard, unmodified power cord, then it from the AC power outlet. If your eyesight. • Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into any openings. • Follow this user guide carefully while installing the drive. • If unusual smells, sounds, or smoke emanate from the drive or if liquids enter the drive, immediately turn...
... the range of your computer uses its own standard, unmodified power cord, then it from the AC power outlet. If your eyesight. • Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into any openings. • Follow this user guide carefully while installing the drive. • If unusual smells, sounds, or smoke emanate from the drive or if liquids enter the drive, immediately turn...
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... underrun prevention technology prevents buffer underrun errors by insufficient power or disc defects. This drive features buffer underrun prevention technology to enable stable writing in -one solution for reading CDs, backing up audio and software CDs, creating photo/audio/video CDs... drive • When writing directly from a network WRITE SPEED CONTROL Write speed control reduces disc errors during recording and adjusts laser power to make reading and writing CDs as easy and as trouble-free as possible. With the included software, you need to compensate for even older CD-ROM drives ...
... underrun prevention technology prevents buffer underrun errors by insufficient power or disc defects. This drive features buffer underrun prevention technology to enable stable writing in -one solution for reading CDs, backing up audio and software CDs, creating photo/audio/video CDs... drive • When writing directly from a network WRITE SPEED CONTROL Write speed control reduces disc errors during recording and adjusts laser power to make reading and writing CDs as easy and as trouble-free as possible. With the included software, you need to compensate for even older CD-ROM drives ...
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port) • Supports CD diameters of USB 2.0 high-speed and 52× high-quality data writing • Best compatibility with recording software • Writing speed control optimizes writing speed • Plug & play • Fast and easy installation • Compliant with Orange Book Part II (CD-R) and Part III, Volume 2 V1.0 (CD-RW) • Buffer underrun prevention technology • OPC technology boosts recording reliability...
port) • Supports CD diameters of USB 2.0 high-speed and 52× high-quality data writing • Best compatibility with recording software • Writing speed control optimizes writing speed • Plug & play • Fast and easy installation • Compliant with Orange Book Part II (CD-R) and Part III, Volume 2 V1.0 (CD-RW) • Buffer underrun prevention technology • OPC technology boosts recording reliability...
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... there is space available on almost any CD player or CD drive, because no links are to be recorded onto a CD. Session-At-Once-Similar to Disc-At-Once, except that has had multiple additional sessions recorded onto it (using a CD-ROM of backup data. The advantages of Track-At-Once include being able to..., and license) CD-I (requires special Yes Yes reader, player, and license) CD-ROM+CD-DA Yes Yes Video-CD Yes Yes CD-Text Yes Yes Types of writing Disc-At-Once-When only a single recording session (lead in/data/lead out) is to be recorded onto it. Track-At-Once-When...
... there is space available on almost any CD player or CD drive, because no links are to be recorded onto a CD. Session-At-Once-Similar to Disc-At-Once, except that has had multiple additional sessions recorded onto it (using a CD-ROM of backup data. The advantages of Track-At-Once include being able to..., and license) CD-I (requires special Yes Yes reader, player, and license) CD-ROM+CD-DA Yes Yes Video-CD Yes Yes CD-Text Yes Yes Types of writing Disc-At-Once-When only a single recording session (lead in/data/lead out) is to be recorded onto it. Track-At-Once-When...
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... a USB 2.0 controller) • USB 2.0 certified cable (included) • Software (the drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW. When creating an image file for data to write to a CD-R/RW disc, in addition to the working area you will need a working area (50 to 100 MB free) on the hard drive. When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports this drive.) • Hard drive space...
... a USB 2.0 controller) • USB 2.0 certified cable (included) • Software (the drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW. When creating an image file for data to write to a CD-R/RW disc, in addition to the working area you will need a working area (50 to 100 MB free) on the hard drive. When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports this drive.) • Hard drive space...
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... Installing your external drive Manual eject hole Indicator Eject button Using force to manually push in the disc tray may result if you use . Name Features Disc tray Holds the CD. Flashes red when the CD or drive malfunctions. Eject button Ejects or retracts the disc tray. Manual eject hole Insert a straightened paper clip or pin into this routinely. This is not being accessed. Indicator Flashes...
... Installing your external drive Manual eject hole Indicator Eject button Using force to manually push in the disc tray may result if you use . Name Features Disc tray Holds the CD. Flashes red when the CD or drive malfunctions. Eject button Ejects or retracts the disc tray. Manual eject hole Insert a straightened paper clip or pin into this routinely. This is not being accessed. Indicator Flashes...
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Installing your external drive: 1 Turn off . To install your external drive 9 REAR PANEL Power connector Audio out jack Power switch USB port Name Features Power connector Power switch Audio out jack USB port Used to connect to OFF. Used to connect to USB 2.0 host controller card. Used to connect the USB certified cable to an external speaker, headphone, or amplifier. Used to turn the drive on or off the drive by sliding the power switch to the AC power adapter.
Installing your external drive: 1 Turn off . To install your external drive 9 REAR PANEL Power connector Audio out jack Power switch USB port Name Features Power connector Power switch Audio out jack USB port Used to connect to OFF. Used to connect to USB 2.0 host controller card. Used to connect the USB certified cable to an external speaker, headphone, or amplifier. Used to turn the drive on or off the drive by sliding the power switch to the AC power adapter.
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This drive must be operated horizontally. 10 Installing your external drive 2 Plug the power cable and USB cable into your drive. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. 4 Connect the AC power cable to a correctly grounded (3-prong) AC power outlet. 5 Turn on the drive by sliding the power switch to ON. The system detects the new drive automatically.
This drive must be operated horizontally. 10 Installing your external drive 2 Plug the power cable and USB cable into your drive. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. 4 Connect the AC power cable to a correctly grounded (3-prong) AC power outlet. 5 Turn on the drive by sliding the power switch to ON. The system detects the new drive automatically.
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...allows writing/re-writing at 8×, 12×, and 16× speeds. SAFELY HANDLING CD-RS AND CD-RWS • Do not expose the discs to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or a heater. • Avoid storing discs in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player. Installing your external drive 11 Supported discs This drive...;, and 52× speeds. Use air-based dust removers. These discs can write/re-write at 8×, 12×, and 16× speeds. High Speed CD-RW discs This disc allow writing/re-writing at 24× and 32× speeds. CD-RW discs This CD-RW drive can be read/played ...
...allows writing/re-writing at 8×, 12×, and 16× speeds. SAFELY HANDLING CD-RS AND CD-RWS • Do not expose the discs to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or a heater. • Avoid storing discs in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player. Installing your external drive 11 Supported discs This drive...;, and 52× speeds. Use air-based dust removers. These discs can write/re-write at 8×, 12×, and 16× speeds. High Speed CD-RW discs This disc allow writing/re-writing at 24× and 32× speeds. CD-RW discs This CD-RW drive can be read/played ...
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... power management. • Turn off auto insert notifications. • Avoid maximizing and minimizing windows during CD recording. Before you write files to a CD from the included CD. Defragmenting the hard drive arranges files so they can be accessed faster during the recording session. • Defragment your hard drive before recording CDs. If Autorun is more reliable. 12 Installing software Installing software After installing your new drive, install the software...
... power management. • Turn off auto insert notifications. • Avoid maximizing and minimizing windows during CD recording. Before you write files to a CD from the included CD. Defragmenting the hard drive arranges files so they can be accessed faster during the recording session. • Defragment your hard drive before recording CDs. If Autorun is more reliable. 12 Installing software Installing software After installing your new drive, install the software...
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... Upgrading the firmware This drive contains operating software that can download and upgrade to ensure more information on using the recording software, see its user guide for software updates, if necessary. Use your recording software to the firmware will be updated. In Windows 2000, the firmware version is not displayed in Device Manager. Technical support 13 3 For more reliable operation and enhanced performance. Technical support For help supplied on installing and operating this product: • See the troubleshooting...
... Upgrading the firmware This drive contains operating software that can download and upgrade to ensure more information on using the recording software, see its user guide for software updates, if necessary. Use your recording software to the firmware will be updated. In Windows 2000, the firmware version is not displayed in Device Manager. Technical support 13 3 For more reliable operation and enhanced performance. Technical support For help supplied on installing and operating this product: • See the troubleshooting...
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... drive. Source drive does not Copy all files to hard drive, then write from the hard disk to the CD. USB cable and your CD-RW drive is one CD writing Remove other software, make sure that the power cord is insufficient for the additional data. Disc inserted upside down Reinsert the disc with this CD-RW drive. No power Check to make sure your CD-RW drive is used, errors...
... drive. Source drive does not Copy all files to hard drive, then write from the hard disk to the CD. USB cable and your CD-RW drive is one CD writing Remove other software, make sure that the power cord is insufficient for the additional data. Disc inserted upside down Reinsert the disc with this CD-RW drive. No power Check to make sure your CD-RW drive is used, errors...
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... eject tray Eject locked by the software. Troubleshooting 15 READ PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No drive recognition USB cable and the CD-RW Make sure that both connectors of USB cable is properly connected to drive not connected the USB ports on the drive. No operation No power Check to make sure the LED of a multisession recorded without selecting Session", it works, you should replace the defective disc. Excessive noise...
... eject tray Eject locked by the software. Troubleshooting 15 READ PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No drive recognition USB cable and the CD-RW Make sure that both connectors of USB cable is properly connected to drive not connected the USB ports on the drive. No operation No power Check to make sure the LED of a multisession recorded without selecting Session", it works, you should replace the defective disc. Excessive noise...
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... - CD-ROM - The different types of data are not used between the individual tracks with audio data and contains an error recognition code only. As the name implies, it possible to just one writing, but may only be reduced. With this time, up to each other (interleaving...This is used for computer data and employs a code for CD-R (recordable) media. This CD format makes it is specified in the Yellow Book. 16 Glossary Glossary CD-DA-Compact Disc - The process is a CD that synchronization problems can be written on a CD. Write Once. Mode 1 is the Red Book....
... - CD-ROM - The different types of data are not used between the individual tracks with audio data and contains an error recognition code only. As the name implies, it possible to just one writing, but may only be reduced. With this time, up to each other (interleaving...This is used for computer data and employs a code for CD-R (recordable) media. This CD format makes it is specified in the Yellow Book. 16 Glossary Glossary CD-DA-Compact Disc - The process is a CD that synchronization problems can be written on a CD. Write Once. Mode 1 is the Red Book....
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... its original memory location on a CD. It was updated. Hybrid Type CD-A CD-ROM disc storing "two different platforms of today's ISO Standard 9660. The Orange Book describes CD-MO in several sequential sessions is the permanent closing of the writing procedure on a hard drive onto the CD-R. High Sierra-The forerunner of software" for the...
... its original memory location on a CD. It was updated. Hybrid Type CD-A CD-ROM disc storing "two different platforms of today's ISO Standard 9660. The Orange Book describes CD-MO in several sequential sessions is the permanent closing of the writing procedure on a hard drive onto the CD-R. High Sierra-The forerunner of software" for the...
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...number of files and folders. A CD can be read and processed by Philips and Sony in , this contains the addresses of the Lead-in 1985. With a CD-ROM, one session. Yellow Book-A book of CD-ROM standards published by as many devices...compatible with several sessions. Session-An inter-related writing procedure is short for Universal Disc Format, another file layout standard for the Compact Disc physical format and audio recording methods, published by the Packet writing method, which define the different types... writing from a hard disk. Red Book-A book setting the standards for ...
...number of files and folders. A CD can be read and processed by Philips and Sony in , this contains the addresses of the Lead-in 1985. With a CD-ROM, one session. Yellow Book-A book of CD-ROM standards published by as many devices...compatible with several sessions. Session-An inter-related writing procedure is short for Universal Disc Format, another file layout standard for the Compact Disc physical format and audio recording methods, published by the Packet writing method, which define the different types... writing from a hard disk. Red Book-A book setting the standards for ...
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...button to read the disc information. Q: Computer won't boot up . • After loading a CD disc, it will take a moment for access. • If the disc you cannot find during installation or regular use. Check the connection to turn it on again. • Is the CD-RW receiving power properly? When the indicator on the front panel stops flashing... each drive. Be careful to see if the tray opens and closes. • Is the USB2.0 cable connected properly? Check each connector along both IDE cables. (Bent pins, orientations, or bad contacts.) • Check if the power cable is ...
...button to read the disc information. Q: Computer won't boot up . • After loading a CD disc, it will take a moment for access. • If the disc you cannot find during installation or regular use. Check the connection to turn it on again. • Is the CD-RW receiving power properly? When the indicator on the front panel stops flashing... each drive. Be careful to see if the tray opens and closes. • Is the USB2.0 cable connected properly? Check each connector along both IDE cables. (Bent pins, orientations, or bad contacts.) • Check if the power cable is ...
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...version number displayed on your monitor, press F8. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is assigned drive D: and CD-RW is probably with the CD-ROM drive. Under Reserved drive letters, select the drive letter after the existing letter (for updated drivers or patch files. Each line...open [Device Manager] and double-click [CD-ROM drive], then click [Setting] tab. Select the My Computer icon in Windows Explorer and press F5. • Make sure your CD-ROM and CD-RW drives in case you need to run the program in CD-RW or newer MultiRead CD-ROM drives. • For Windows 3.x users: Windows...
...version number displayed on your monitor, press F8. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is assigned drive D: and CD-RW is probably with the CD-ROM drive. Under Reserved drive letters, select the drive letter after the existing letter (for updated drivers or patch files. Each line...open [Device Manager] and double-click [CD-ROM drive], then click [Setting] tab. Select the My Computer icon in Windows Explorer and press F5. • Make sure your CD-ROM and CD-RW drives in case you need to run the program in CD-RW or newer MultiRead CD-ROM drives. • For Windows 3.x users: Windows...
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... reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help. FCC WARNING Changes or modification not expressly approved by turning equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in residential installation. FAQ 21 Federal Communications Commission...
... reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help. FCC WARNING Changes or modification not expressly approved by turning equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in residential installation. FAQ 21 Federal Communications Commission...