Addonics T E C H N O L O G I E S DVD±R/RW DigiCopier Users Guide Revision 1.
FCC Warning Statement 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents FCC Warning ..............................................................................1 Contents......................................................................................2 Chapter 1 Preface .......................................................................3 General Information Features ......................................................................3 Chapter 2 Getting started ............................................................
Chapter 1 Preface This is a Preliminary version of the manual intended to provide advance information on the Addonics Technologies’ external DVD DigiCopier drive. The information is as complete and as accurate as possible as of the publication date, but will be superseded and updated periodically by revised manuals. The contents are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Make sure that you have the following items: For DVD±R/RW DigiCopier with USB2.0 Cable ! One DVD±R/RW DigiCopier main unit ! USB2.0 cable with 36 pin connector ! Sonic MyDVD Software ! DVD/CD Mastering software ! MPEG II CD playback software ! USB driver diskette ! Power Cable ! This User Guide For DVD±R/RW DigiCopier with Firewire Cable ! One DVD±R/RW DigiCopier main unit.
Chapter 3 Switch Settings on back of unit C1 S3 S2 C2 S1 Figure 1 C1 – Analog audio connectors C2 – Interface cable connector S1 – Duplicator and External switch Up position = Duplicator Center = Neutral Down position = External DVD±R/RW S2 – Buzzer 6 = ON (factory default) 7 = OFF 0-5 (reserved) S3 – functional switch 0 = Copy (factory default) 4 = Compare 1 = Test 5 = Erase 2 = Test & copy 6 = Update Firmware 3 = Verify 7 = Auto play audio Addonics Technologies – DVD±R/RW DigiCopier Users Guide v1.
DVD DigiCopier Switch Settings description # Copy, Test, Test and Copy - after placing the source CD and a Blank Disc into the target DVD±R/RW drive, the copy controller will detect if the disc in the writer is a blank one. If it is a blank disc, the copy controller will automatically begin copying after 5 seconds. If it is a rewriteable disc, the controller will erase first then will proceed to copy. During copying the DVD±ROM drive Eject key will be locked in order to prevent failure.
Chapter 4 Using the DVD±R/RW DigiCopier as a Stand Alone DVD±R/RW Copier # # # # # # Connect the power cable to the back of the DVD DigiCopier. Plug in the Power Cord to the AC Power Source (+90~+250VAC) Set the switch (S1 on figure 1, page 6) at the back to Duplicator position. Then turn the power on at the front to start the DVD DigiCopier as a Stand Alone DVD Copier LED Display will now lit at the front, will do a series of check, will check Firmware version.
length DVD movie may take 30 minutes to copy onto a 2X certified DVD±R Addonics Technologies – DVD±R/RW DigiCopier Users Guide v1.
Chapter 5 Using DVD DigiCopier as an external DVD±R/RW on your PC Installation # # # # # # # Connect the power cable to the back of the DVD DigiCopier. Plug in the Power Cord to the AC Power Source (+90~+250VAC) Connect the Interface cable to the back of the DVD DigiCopier and the other end to your computer or Notebook interface port. Set the switch (S1 on figure 1, page 6) at the back to External position. Power On the unit at the front to start the DVD DigiCopier.
USB 2.0 interface cable # The USB model comes with High Speed USB2.0 cable, which is capable of burning or copying DVD or CD at the maximum speed of the drive. # Since USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is an evolution of the existing USB 1.1 specification, it is fully forward and backward compatible with current USB systems. # If your computer’s USB controller is only USB1.1 you can only achieve a 4X maximum CD writing speed. # If you do not have a USB2.0 port, you may install an optional USB2.
USB driver installation For Win98 and Win98SE 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure your computer is up and running. Insert the USB cable to the USB Port. A "New Hardware Found" message shall pops up. Follow the ON SCREEN wizard and point to the location of A:\USBWIN98 for the driver. 5. Let Windows finish the installation and that’s it. 6. Double click My Computer icon and there should be an extra drive letter for the DVD DigiCopier drive. 7. You may now access the drive.
Firewire interface cable installation Attach the Firewire interface cable to the computer connector (C2, figure 1 on Page 6) at the back of the DVD DigiCopier firm and securely – you should not be able to disconnect the cable without pressing the release notch. Firewire DVD DigiCopier Installation For Win98SE, Me, 2000 and XP Note for Win98SE only: After plugging in the cable some system might prompt you for Win98SE CD, in case you don’t have The Win98SE CD and the wizard prompt you for: NTMAP.
Serial ATA Cable Installation Attach the USB-IDE cable’s “MC 36 Connector” to your Addonics Mobile Drive firm and securely – you should not be able to disconnect the cable without pressing the release notch. Serial ATA Combo Hard Drive Installation For Win98SE, Me, 2000 and XP Note: There no drivers needed to use the Serial ATA cable as long as the drivers are installed for the Serial ATA Controller card/chip. It is plug and play. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Chapter 6 Software Installation CD Mastering Software installation: 1. Load the CD Mastering Disc onto the DVD±R/RW drive of the DVD DigiCopier (make sure you set the unit to operate as an External DVD±R/RW Burner – refer to Chapter 5, page 8). 2. Click on the Install Button to start installation process. 3. Follow the On screen Wizard for installation. 4. Wait for a few seconds to finish the installation. 5. Restart the system when prompted. 6. You may now burn CD or CD disc.
Chapter 7 Playing Audio CDs You can use the Addonics DVD DigiCopier drive to play regular music CDs. • • • Place the audio disc onto the bottom DVD±R/RW drive To listen or Play audio CD’s through the computer, you may download the newer version of windows media player (make sure you set the unit to operate as an External DVD±R/RW Burner – refer to Chapter 5, page 8). . You may plug in a headphone at the front of the drive. Optional accessories: CardBus/PCMCIA interface USB 2.
Technical Support If you need assistance to get your unit functioning properly, please call Addonics Technical Support. Our technical staff will be happy to assist you, but they will need your help to do so. Calling the technical support staff without all the proper information can be both time consuming and frustrating. Here are some tips to help you out: (1) (2) (3) (4) MODEL NUMBER – Please have this number on hand. SYSTEM INFORMATION – Type of computer, peripherals, etc.
