Quick Start Guide
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... expert mode is your needs and to start Nero applications directly, or use the Nero toolkit. Most software companies allow you want to make disc copies, create music CDs, etc. • Create an "image file" of your disc and save it available through your hard disk. Software Quick Start Guide 2-698-957-11(1) For DVD/CD Rewritable Drive This guide outlines some of the most important operations that you can perform...
... expert mode is your needs and to start Nero applications directly, or use the Nero toolkit. Most software companies allow you want to make disc copies, create music CDs, etc. • Create an "image file" of your disc and save it available through your hard disk. Software Quick Start Guide 2-698-957-11(1) For DVD/CD Rewritable Drive This guide outlines some of the most important operations that you can perform...
Quick Start Guide
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... disc Click to start formatting your computer, refer to its documentation. 1 In the NeroVision operation selection list, point to disc. Nero Express Continued from digital cameras or other external video devices. • Create slideshow discs. • Create customized video disc menus. Capture stops and the captured file appears in the drive. The project is a video capture, authoring, and writing software, based on the shortcut menu that appears. Nero ShowTime Operation...
... disc Click to start formatting your computer, refer to its documentation. 1 In the NeroVision operation selection list, point to disc. Nero Express Continued from digital cameras or other external video devices. • Create slideshow discs. • Create customized video disc menus. Capture stops and the captured file appears in the drive. The project is a video capture, authoring, and writing software, based on the shortcut menu that appears. Nero ShowTime Operation...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment. The DRX-830U is not for customer service but only for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf dem Gehäuse of controls or adjustments or performance of FCC Rules. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT...
... equipment. The DRX-830U is not for customer service but only for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf dem Gehäuse of controls or adjustments or performance of FCC Rules. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT...
Operating Instructions
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... the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through USB 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 25 Specifications 26 Support Overview 28 User Support Web Site 28 Update the Drive Firmware ........28 Product and Support Information 28 Operation Using the Drive 13 Supplied Software 13 Using Generic Software with the Drive 14 Compatible Discs 15 Recommended Writable Discs ... 17 Writable Disc Features 18 Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs...
... the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through USB 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 25 Specifications 26 Support Overview 28 User Support Web Site 28 Update the Drive Firmware ........28 Product and Support Information 28 Operation Using the Drive 13 Supplied Software 13 Using Generic Software with the Drive 14 Compatible Discs 15 Recommended Writable Discs ... 17 Writable Disc Features 18 Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using the supplied software. ❑ The supplied software can only be used...
... DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using the supplied software. ❑ The supplied software can only be used...
Operating Instructions
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... rewritable drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) interfaces for computers. ❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • AC power cord • AC adapter (MPA-AC1) • Software Quick Start Guide...
... rewritable drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) interfaces for computers. ❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • AC power cord • AC adapter (MPA-AC1) • Software Quick Start Guide...
Operating Instructions
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... to use USB 2.0 operation with this device. − Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) interface cable (included). − System equipped with a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) connector or PCI adapter card, and running the USB 2.0 EHCI device driver1). 1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is limited to 12 Mbps (equivalent to your software must use discs that are compatible with the write speed you have selected. • Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending on the disc, specified disc speed, or disc conditions...
... to use USB 2.0 operation with this device. − Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) interface cable (included). − System equipped with a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) connector or PCI adapter card, and running the USB 2.0 EHCI device driver1). 1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is limited to 12 Mbps (equivalent to your software must use discs that are compatible with the write speed you have selected. • Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending on the disc, specified disc speed, or disc conditions...
Operating Instructions
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... Connect the supplied AC power cord to open the disc tray with the eject button, turn the drive on or off the drive, and then insert a thin, elongated object into the drive, make sure that it is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. Off: The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a disc, or deleting1) data from a disc. Connect this state with a USB cable to connect the drive to turn off . F Power...
... Connect the supplied AC power cord to open the disc tray with the eject button, turn the drive on or off the drive, and then insert a thin, elongated object into the drive, make sure that it is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. Off: The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a disc, or deleting1) data from a disc. Connect this state with a USB cable to connect the drive to turn off . F Power...
Operating Instructions
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... the instructions when connecting the product. 1 Start your computer handy. Installation These instructions apply to the supplied AC adapter. Before Connection • Refer to the list of cable with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to most commonly used computers. Setup Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions...
... the instructions when connecting the product. 1 Start your computer handy. Installation These instructions apply to the supplied AC adapter. Before Connection • Refer to the list of cable with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to most commonly used computers. Setup Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions...
Operating Instructions
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... disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. 12 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB connector on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate following the message displayed, if any. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Note Connect the drive to your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software.
... disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. 12 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB connector on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate following the message displayed, if any. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Note Connect the drive to your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software.
Operating Instructions
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... operation. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to your entire digital media library via remote control. It allows quick access to create discs and play back DVDs. It allows you to back up the data on your media files instantly. Makes it even easier job to quickly start all of your hard disk to browse all the software of the Nero Burning ROM software. Nero StartSmart Nero...
... operation. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to your entire digital media library via remote control. It allows quick access to create discs and play back DVDs. It allows you to back up the data on your media files instantly. Makes it even easier job to quickly start all of your hard disk to browse all the software of the Nero Burning ROM software. Nero StartSmart Nero...
Operating Instructions
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.... Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of Nero Toolkit provide information about the system and more. Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form 14 Taking appropriate steps to disc with this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) or format utility2)will help prevent erratic operation of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Nero...
.... Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of Nero Toolkit provide information about the system and more. Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form 14 Taking appropriate steps to disc with this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) or format utility2)will help prevent erratic operation of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Nero...
Operating Instructions
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Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the DVD-RAM disc displaying " " mark. 4) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 15 DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 12×) DVD-ROM - - Depending on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 28). 2) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying " " mark. 3) This drive is compatible with the drive. For more details on your software and...
Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the DVD-RAM disc displaying " " mark. 4) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 15 DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 12×) DVD-ROM - - Depending on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 28). 2) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying " " mark. 3) This drive is compatible with the drive. For more details on your software and...
Operating Instructions
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... such discs with a drive other than this one, make settings on other CD-ROM drives, make sure that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being used with a drive other than this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it is designed to be used . To play back (read by standard CD-ROM drives. Operation Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to...
... such discs with a drive other than this one, make settings on other CD-ROM drives, make sure that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being used with a drive other than this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it is designed to be used . To play back (read by standard CD-ROM drives. Operation Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to...
Operating Instructions
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.../reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the drive can be read on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). Also, CD-R music discs created with writing software. DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be played back on the type of your drive, playback of disc only once. DVD-RAM Discs Data can be repeatedly written to DVD...
.../reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the drive can be read on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). Also, CD-R music discs created with writing software. DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be played back on the type of your drive, playback of disc only once. DVD-RAM Discs Data can be repeatedly written to DVD...
Operating Instructions
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.... 22 Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you are only able to the region code. Attempting to the documentation accompanying each disc. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software. DVD region codes The playback of the drive on the market are not covered by a region code setting. Any problems resulting from the Device Manager. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on it...
.... 22 Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you are only able to the region code. Attempting to the documentation accompanying each disc. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software. DVD region codes The playback of the drive on the market are not covered by a region code setting. Any problems resulting from the Device Manager. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on it...
Operating Instructions
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... read /write speed with CD-RW discs. 1 Insert a disc into the drive. The Busy indicator blinks twice and the read /write speed of this operation has been certified by updating the drive firmware. Updating the Firmware We recommend using the drive can activate the Turbo Boost function, to raise the read /write speed when you insert a disc is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Turbo Boost Function The default CD-R and CD-ROM read /write speed switches...
... read /write speed with CD-RW discs. 1 Insert a disc into the drive. The Busy indicator blinks twice and the read /write speed of this operation has been certified by updating the drive firmware. Updating the Firmware We recommend using the drive can activate the Turbo Boost function, to raise the read /write speed when you insert a disc is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Turbo Boost Function The default CD-R and CD-ROM read /write speed switches...
Operating Instructions
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...) 1) Maximum data transfer rate depends on maximum writing speed. You must place the drive horizontally. Specifications Compatible discs Read (max.) Write (max.) DVD+R(4×) 12×-CAV DVD+R(8×) 12×-CAV DVD+R(16×) 12×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer 8×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer(8×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW 8×-CAV DVD+RW(4×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW(High Speed) 8×-CAV DVD-R(4×) 12×-CAV DVD-R(8×) 12...
...) 1) Maximum data transfer rate depends on maximum writing speed. You must place the drive horizontally. Specifications Compatible discs Read (max.) Write (max.) DVD+R(4×) 12×-CAV DVD+R(8×) 12×-CAV DVD+R(16×) 12×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer 8×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer(8×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW 8×-CAV DVD+RW(4×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW(High Speed) 8×-CAV DVD-R(4×) 12×-CAV DVD-R(8×) 12...
Operating Instructions
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..., make sure that you have problems with the drive, or are available on this Web site. Firmware updates are unsure of the software manufacturer. Support Overview If you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the software supplied with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support...
..., make sure that you have problems with the drive, or are available on this Web site. Firmware updates are unsure of the software manufacturer. Support Overview If you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the software supplied with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support...
Operating Instructions
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... the above sources before calling with technical questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-830U • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) • Writing software used (version, etc.) Local technical support is only available in some regions. 29 Note that charges and...
... the above sources before calling with technical questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-830U • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) • Writing software used (version, etc.) Local technical support is only available in some regions. 29 Note that charges and...