Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 1 Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 2 WELCOME CONGRATULATIONS ... Thank you for choosing the portable Philips Jack Rabbit CDReWriter drive. This Installation and User’s Guide provides information describing the basic installation of your new Philips CDRewriter (see reverse side for details) and the software needed to record and playback your CDs. Keep this literature available for future reference.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 3 WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (U.S.A.) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE The 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.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 4 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAIAs Wave length 775~795 nm Output Power (measured above the objective lens) 2.5mW (Read) 85mW (Write) Beam divergence 60 degree. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This drive is for use only with IBM Compatible UL listed Personal Computers or Macintosh UL listed workstations, weighing less than 18 kg.
Install Guide panels 1 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 5 Installation - Package Contents Before starting the Installation process, please check for the following components packed with your Philips Jack Rabbit external CD-RW drive. Installation Disc Blank CD-ROM Disc CD-R8204X Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive TIBLE B OMPA /700M 1-24x C80 MIN Note: Some Jack Rabbit drive packages may contain a copy of a trial version of Microsoft® Publisher.
Install Guide panels 2 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 6 Installation - Power Cord Start the installation process by plugging the Power Cord’s mini plug into the 12V DC jack on the side of the Philips Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive and the other end into an AC outlet.
Install Guide panels 3 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 7 Installation - Two Piece Power Cord If your Jack Rabbit drive was packaged with a one piece Power Cord, please move ahead to step 4. If your package contains a two piece Power Cord; Plug the Power Cord end into the Power Converter, then the mini plug from the Power Convertor into the Jack Rabbit 12V DC plug. Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet.
Install Guide panels 4 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 8 Installation - Remove Transport Protection Once plugged into an AC Outlet, press the OPEN button on the top of the Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive to open the CD lid. Remove the Transport Protection device (small, piece of flat plastic) by gripping the small tab and lifting up.
Install Guide panels 5 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 9 Installation - USB Cable to Drive Plug the square end of the silver USB cable into the USB jack located on the side of the Philips Jack Rabbit Drive. USB Jack on the side of Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive 12V DC USB + - End of USB Cable that plugs into the Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive.
Install Guide panels 6 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 10 Installation - USB Cable to Computer Plug the flat end of the silver USB cable into an open USB jack located on the computer. Consult you computer manual for information regarding the computer USB jacks. USB Jack on the computer USB 1.1 = 4x MAX USB 2.0 = 24x MAX USB Cable plug Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive End of USB Cable that plugs into the computer. Tower type computer shown, Desktops, laptops, or Macintosh Computers with USB connections will also work.
Install Guide panels 7 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 11 Installation - Power on Computer If needed, plug the computer into an AC Outlet. Press the power button to turn the computer on.
Install Guide panels 8 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 12 Installation - CD Verification of Installation Place the Installation Disc into the Jack Rabbit CD-RW Drive if your computer does not have a CD-ROM. If your computer does have a CD-ROM drive, place the Setup Disc into this drive. If the disc starts automatically, follow the onscreen prompts. If not, double-click “My Computer”, then the “Philips_RW” icon and finally the “Setup.exe” to start the CD.
Install Guide panels 9 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 13 Installing the Disc Drive Software Included with your CD-RW drive is a CD-ROM containing the software used to complete the drive installation. This installation disc looks like the one pictured below. Insert the disc into the drive and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 14 10 The first screen to appear will allow you to choose the language for the onscreen menu. The computer setup will begin to prepare the Install Shield Wizard to start you through the rest of the drive setup process.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 15 11 A “Welcome” screen will briefly appear. After a few seconds the main disc screen will appear. From this screen you can watch a photo slide show of the disc installation.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 16 12 The first option on the main disc screen is “HARDWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION” Photo Wizard (photo slide show). This section contains several detailed photos and written instructions on the drive installation procedure. This is a valuable tool if a CD-ROM drive is already present in your computer. Reviewing these photos/instructions prior to the drive installation can prove very helpful.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 17 13 As the Photo Wizard continues, you will be prompted to select the proper interface for your drive. The Philips Jack Rabbit External Drive will use the USB Interface. This must be chosen for proper setup. Do not choose the Fire Wire selection. The Photo Wizard will then continue with it’s slide show of the installation. CHOOSE USB INTERFACE Photo Wizard continues it’s installation slide show (samples).
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 18 14 The “SPEED TEST” can be preformed on the Jack Rabbit but is NOT REQUIRED. If you decide not to run the test, press the BACK button. To run this test, place the Setup Disc into the computer’s CD-ROM and a black CD-R in the Jack Rabbit. Click on the “SPEED TEST” button to start the procedure. TEST TIME USB 2.0 - less than 15 min. USB 1.1 - 1 to 1.5 hours When finished, you must press the BACK button to continue with the Software Setup portion of the disc.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 19 15 The second option in the main disc menu is “APPLICATION SOFTWARE SETUP.” Application Software Setup will copy all the needed files and disc drivers to your computer for proper operation of the Philips Jack Rabbit CD-RW drive. Follow the onscreen menu prompts to complete the drive installation and setup. START SETUP These are some sample screens taken from the setup procedure.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 20 16 After the setup procedure is completed, the main disc menu will reappear. If finished, click on the “EXIT” icon to remove the menu from the screen and remove the disc from the computer drive. Your Setup and Installation is now complete.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 21 STARTING A CD APPLICATION Using Easy CD Creator Project Selector makes it easy to start any CD application. From one window you can access any application to produce the type of job you want. To navigate in Project Selector: 1. Just roll the mouse pointer over the Project Selector buttons on the left of the window. Project Selector groups the applications by project type. 2.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 22 · Burn MPA3, WAV, and WMA files to CD as CD-DA. · Use CD-Text support for CD-Text drives. · Have more control over your own music projects. MAKE A DATA CD With CD Creator Data you can easily: · Make data CDs that are compatible with a majority of computer file system. · Archive your final files on CD for permanent storage. · Make a bootable CD. · Make a CD image.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where Can I get more information on the recording software? The recording software supplied with this drive is Easy CD Creator by Roxio. You may visit www.roxio.com for more information. How do I know the drive is installed correctly? The drive will show as "Philips_RW" in your control panel if installed correctly. or The drive will show as "JR24CDRW" in the device manager, if installed correctly.
Install Guide panels 10/3/02 8:21 AM Page 24 What if my computer crashes while using the drive? Restart the computer and Windows application, then start the installation or copying process again. What is the purpose of the LED’s on the left side on my unit? The LEDs will only light up if both the power supply and the computer are connected. LED color Description Green . . . . . . . . No disc present Blue . . . . . . . . . Disc present / reading disc Red . . . . . . . . . .
