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PortaCDRW.book Page i Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
PortaCDRW.book Page ii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Registration Information There is no need to register any portion of this kit. TEAC provides 100% support for the drive and the recording software. Refer to “Technical Support” on page 64 if you wish to contact TEAC. Product Warranty Information The TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive features a one year warranty from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
PortaCDRW.book Page iii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Safety Precautions TEAC CD Rewritable (CD-RW) Drives are high-precision electronic devices. Do not use them in any manner other than as specified in this manual. Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent fire or shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or rain.
PortaCDRW.book Page iv Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Optical Pickup Optical Pickup Type Laser output Wavelength PU-W204 Less than 1mW (playback) and 23mW (record) on the objective lens 777-787nm Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: CDWE24E TEAC TEAC AMERICA, Inc. 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, California 90640, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
PortaCDRW.book Page v Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Copyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Product Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PortaCDRW.book Page vi Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the PortaCD-RW Driver Using the Windows Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chapter 4. Installing and Using Easy CD Creator 5 Basic on Windows Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Uninstalling Old Versions of Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PortaCDRW.book Page vii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM List of Figures Figure 1. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 2. Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 3. Front and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 4. Connecting Cables (USB version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PortaCDRW.book Page viii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Figure 46. Select a Project Panel: Help Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Figure 47. Help Topics Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 48. Select a Project Panel: Make Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 49. Untitled Music CD Project Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PortaCDRW.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM PCMCIA Version Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TEAC PortaCD-RW (model CDWE24E). This durable, portable, external PortaCD-RW drive comes in either PCMCIA or USB interface versions. Please refer to the appropriate sections of this document for information on package contents, performance, power requirements, and installation procedures for the version you purchased.
PortaCDRW.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Recommended System Requirements Recommended System Requirements The following items represent the minimum system requirements for successful operation of the PortaCD-RW. All systems (both PCMCIA & USB versions): ❑ 64MB of RAM ❑ A hard drive that meets or exceeds the following minimum specifications: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1GB hard disk space (or more) 1.
PortaCDRW.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW Your TEAC PortaCD-RW and accessories are packaged in a sturdy shipping container. Check the package contents list for the version of the PortaCD-RW drive you purchased. If an item is missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM USB Version Package Contents PortaCD-RW Installation software floppy disk AC adapter USB interface cable (ships only with USB version) PCMCIA card/cable (ships only with PCMCIA version) software plus two blank discs (only one software disc for PCMCIA version) Figure 1.
PortaCDRW.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Power Sources/Battery Power Sources/Battery This section provides information on the power sources available to the PortaCDRW, including the battery and the AC adapter. Power Sources The PortaCD-RW drive does not have an On/Off switch. It is ready for operation when you connect it to a computer under one of these power sources: ❑ ❑ AC adapter Charged integrated battery pack ❑ Portable computer featuring PCMCIA card technology.
PortaCDRW.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, turn the drive upside down and slide open the battery pack cover as illustrated in Figure 2, below. Do not use a metal object to pry or remove the battery pack from the PortaCD-RW drive. Doing so could short circuit the battery pack or damage the drive. Use only TEAC integrated rechargeable battery packs. Standard commercial batteries could damage the drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Front and Right Panels Front and Right Panels Figure 3. Front and Right Panels Eject button: Pressing the Eject button releases the disc tray from the drive. Gently pull the disc tray to open it, or push to close. Some software can control disc ejection. Caution: Do not pull open or close the disc tray forcefully by hand or you may damage the unit. Press the eject button to eject; push the tray gently to close it.
PortaCDRW.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Operating Orientation Power LED: This LED indicates the power state of the PortaCD-RW, as described in the following table.
PortaCDRW.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows System This chapter explains how to connect the USB PortaCD-RW drive to an IBM PC compatible computer that features a USB port. It also explains how to install the required software drivers. (For information on connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a PCMCIAequipped PC compatible computer, see “Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a Windows System” on page 23.
PortaCDRW.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Connection Sequence 1. power cable --> drive 2. USB cable --> drive 3. USB cable--> computer 4. power cable-->AC outlet USB cable headphone cable (not included) AC adapter cable Figure 4. Connecting Cables (USB version) 4. Connect the smaller plug on the USB interface cable to a USB port on the computer. Note: If you are connecting the cable to a USB hub, use a USB hub that features an AC Power adapter. 5.
PortaCDRW.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive The following paragraphs provide information about connecting and disconnecting your PortaCD-RW drive. Windows 98SE Users: You can plug the USB cable into your computer, or unplug it from the computer while the computer is running (this is called a “hot plug”).
PortaCDRW.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems Follow these steps to install the software driver on a Windows 98SE/Me system. 1. Complete the steps described in “Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive” on page 9. Windows 98SE/Me automatically detects the drive and displays the Add New Hardware Installation Wizard (Figure 6). Figure 6. Add New Hardware Wizard 2.
PortaCDRW.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems 3. Select the Recommended option, then click the Next button. The system displays an Add New Hardware Wizard panel that asks if you want to specify the location of the driver software (Figure 8). Figure 8. Add New Hardware Wizard: Specify Search Location 4. 5. Insert the provided floppy diskette, which contains the USB driver software, into the computer’s floppy disk drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems Figure 10. Add New Hardware Wizard: Software Installation Finished 7. Click the Finish button. The system displays an icon in the My Computer folder and in the Device Manager. (You can access the Device Manager using the following menu sequence: Start>Settings>Control Panel>System>Device Manager tab. See Figure 11.) Your system should now recognize the drive as a CD-ROM drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Drive Letter Allocation Drive Letter Allocation Windows 98SE/Me automatically assigns a drive letter to the new drive during the installation. In some cases, it may be convenient to re-assign drive letters. To do so, follow these steps: 1. 2. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel>System>Device Manager tab. Click on the CD-ROM category. See Figure 11 on page 14. 3.
PortaCDRW.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems Follow these steps to install the software drive on a Windows 2000 system. 1. Complete the steps described in “Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive” on page 9. Windows 2000 will detect the drive and display the Add New Hardware Installation Wizard (Figure 13). Figure 13. Found New Hardware Wizard: Welcome 2. Click the Next button.
PortaCDRW.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems 3. Click the [recommended] option, then click the Next button. The system displays a panel that asks if you want to specify the location of the driver software (Figure 15). Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard: Locate Driver Files 4. 5. Insert the provided floppy diskette, which contains the USB driver software, into the computer’s floppy disk drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems 6. Click the Next button. The system displays the Digital Signature panel (Figure 17). The driver software is 100% compatible with Windows 2000 Professional. Figure 17. Digital Signature Not Found Panel 7. Click the Yes button on the Digital Signature panel. The system completes the installation of the software drivers and displays the following panel (Figure 18): Figure 18.
PortaCDRW.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the Driver Without a Floppy Drive 8. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. The system displays an icon in the My Computer folder and in the Device Manager. You can access the Device Manager by using the following menu sequence: Start>Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager (see Figure 19). The system now recognizes the drive as a CD-ROM drive. Figure 19. Device Manager 9.
PortaCDRW.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Uninstalling the USB Driver Software Uninstalling the USB Driver Software In case you wish to uninstall the driver software, the installation floppy disk contains a program named DriverRemove.exe. This program uninstalls the USB driver software from an IBM PC compatible. You can execute this file directly from the floppy disk drive or from the hard disk. 1. In Windows Explorer, double-click on the file DriverRemove.exe.
PortaCDRW.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Uninstalling the USB Driver Software 3. Click the Next button. The system advises you to restart your system (Figure 22). Figure 22. Freecom Driver Remove: Restart Windows 4. 5. Select the Restart Windows now option, then click the Finish button. After you reboot the system, remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive.
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PortaCDRW.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a Windows System This chapter explains how to connect the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to an IBM PC compatible computer that utilizes PCMCIA card technology. (For information on connecting the USB PortaCD-RW to a PC compatible computer that features a USB port, see “Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCDRW Drive to a Windows System” on page 9.
PortaCDRW.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Detecting the PCMCIA Card Before you can operate the PortaCD-RW, you must: ❑ make sure Windows recognizes the PCMCIA socket, and ❑ install the device driver software on your computer’s hard disk. To determine whether Windows recognizes the PCMCIA socket in your computer, follow these steps, which may vary slightly with your version of Windows. 1. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel from the pop-up menu.
PortaCDRW.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 4. Double-click the item PCMCIA Socket on the Device Manager listing. The Device Manager displays the PCMCIA Socket items currently recognized by the system (see Figure 25 on page 24). If an “x” or “!” mark appears on an item, it is not currently recognized by the system. In this case, you must install the PCMCIA driver using the PCMCIA Card Wizard. (See “Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard” on page 26.
PortaCDRW.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard Follow the steps below to install the PCMCIA driver using the PC Card Wizard. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel by selecting Start>Settings>Control Panel from the pop-up menu. 2. On the Control Panel, double-click the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon. The system displays the Welcome to the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard panel. Figure 26.
PortaCDRW.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 4. Click the Next button. The system displays the following panel (Figure 28): Figure 28. Installation Complete 5. Click the Finish button. The system displays the following panel (Figure 29): Figure 29. System Settings Change 6. Click the Yes button to shut down the computer. The system shuts down the computer. 7. Wait at least 30 seconds, then restart the computer.
PortaCDRW.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Installing the PortaCD-RW Driver Using the Windows Wizard This section explains how to install the PCMCIA driver using the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard. For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 The installation procedure for the PCMCIA Card Driver varies depending on the version of Windows 98SE/Me/2000 installed in your computer. To install the driver on a Windows 98SE/Me/2000 system, follow these steps: 1.
PortaCDRW.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Figure 31. Search for the Best Driver 3. Select the Search for best driver option, then click the Next button. The system displays the following Add New Hardware Wizard panel (Figure 32), asking you to specify the location of the driver: Figure 32. Select the Floppy Disk Drive 4. 5. Insert the TEAC Installation Software for PCMCIA Card floppy diskette in your computer’s floppy disk drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Figure 33. Driver Located 6. Click the Next button. The system displays the following Add New Hardware Wizard panel (Figure 34), indicating the installation is complete: Figure 34. Installation Complete 7. Click the Finish button. The system displays the following panel (Figure 35): Figure 35. System Settings Change 8. Click the Yes button to shut down the computer. The system shuts down the computer.
PortaCDRW.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 9. Remove the floppy diskette and start the computer. After you start the computer, the system will assign a new drive letter and icon to the PortaCD-RW drive. To fully utilize the drive, you should now install pre-mastering software for your Windows system. For more information, see “Chapter 4. Installing and Using Easy CD Creator 5 Basic on Windows Systems” on page 33.
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PortaCDRW.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Chapter 4. Installing and Using Easy CD Creator 5 Basic on Windows Systems Note: The CD Recording software included in this package will work on systems on which Windows 2000-Professional has been fully installed. It will not work on systems on which Windows 2000 has been installed by upgrading earlier versions of Windows (i.e., Windows 98SE). This software will not work with Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter Server, or Windows NT 4.
PortaCDRW.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software Before you install Easy CD Creator 5 Basic, disable any applications that may be running in the background, including anti-virus software, screen savers, schedulers, etc. To do so, press CTL-ALT-DEL on your keyboard. The Close Program panel will display a list of all current programs in memory (Figure 36).
PortaCDRW.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software Figure 38. Choose Setup language Panel 2. Select a language and click the OK button. The system displays the following installShield Wizard Welcome panel (Figure 39): Figure 39. InstallShield Wizard Welcome Panel 3. Click the Next button. The system displays the following panel (Figure 40): Figure 40.
PortaCDRW.book Page 36 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software 4. Select a setup type, then click the Next button. The system verifies that you wish to begin the installation (Figure 41). Figure 41. Ready to Install Panel 5. Click the Install button. The system begins the installation and displays a bar graph marking progress (Figure 42): Figure 42. Installing Status Panel If you wish to abort the installation, click the Cancel button any time.
PortaCDRW.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software : Figure 43. InstallShield Wizard Completed Panel 6. Click the Finish button to exit InstallShield Wizard. The system advises you to restart the computer to use Easy CD Creator 5. Figure 44. Restart Panel 7. Click the Yes button to restart the computer. Once the system reboots, Easy CD Creator 5 is ready for use. Online Registration There is no need to register any portion of this kit.
PortaCDRW.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Starting Easy CD Creator 5 Starting Easy CD Creator 5 To start Easy CD Creator 5: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows task bar, and select from the popup menu: Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 > Project Selector. The system displays the Select a Project panel for Easy CD Creator 5 Basic (Figure 45 on page 39), which enables you to create audio or data discs and perform other functions.
PortaCDRW.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Starting Easy CD Creator 5 With Easy CD Creator 5 Basic, you can do the following: Create data CDs in several formats. For example, you can create discs that contain graphic images or photographs in various file formats. You can also backup or archive any type of file. Download the latest drive support and software updates via the Internet. Upgrade to CD Creator Platinum. Create custom audio CDs from audio tracks, MP3 files, or WAV files.
PortaCDRW.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM About the Help Files (help button) About the Help Files (help button) This document explains the basic operations of Easy CD Creator 5. To learn more, refer to the extensive on-line Help system. Before you install the program, you can access the Help files by using a browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer to open the Help/enu_basic on the CD-ROM.
PortaCDRW.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM About the Help Files (help button) click to expand a topic Figure 47. Help Topics Panel 3. Click a topic in the left column to expand the topic list. Click an item to display detailed information in the right column. Creating Audio Discs (make a music CD button) Easy CD Creator 5 Basic enables you to create audio CDs from various sources, including MP3 files, WAV, WMA, or directly from pre-recorded compact discs.
PortaCDRW.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Creating Music CDs (musicCD button) Creating Music CDs (musicCD button) To create music CDs: 1. Roll over the make a music CD button on the main Select a Project panel (Figure 48 on page 41). The system displays the musicCD project button (Figure 48 on page 41). 2. Click the musicCD project button. The system displays an Untitled Music CD Project panel (Figure 49).
PortaCDRW.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Formatting Blank Discs for Use With DirectCD (directCD button) Drag-and-drop files to CD! Create a data CD that contains any type of computer file, including digital videos and photos, text files, graphic files, etc. Figure 50. Select a Project Panel: Make a Data CD Button Formatting Blank Discs for Use With DirectCD (directCD button) If you format a disc for use with DirectCD, you can just drag files to the CD using Windows Explorer.
PortaCDRW.book Page 44 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Creating Archive CDs (dataCD button) Creating Archive CDs (dataCD button) You can share or archive your computer files on CD-R or CD-RW discs using various formats. To create an archive disc: 1. Roll over the make a data CD button on the main Select a Project panel (Figure 45 on page 39). The system highlights the make a data CD button and displays three project buttons (Figure 50 on page 43). 2. Click the dataCD button.
PortaCDRW.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Creating Photo or Video CDs (make a photo or video CD button) Creating Photo or Video CDs (make a photo or video CD button) If you upgrade to the Platinum version of Easy CD Creator 5 as described in “Upgrading the Software (upgrade button)” on page 47, the make a photo or video CD button is activated, which facilitates editing and saving video files to disc. However, you do not need the Platinum version to create custom video CDs.
PortaCDRW.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Creating Photo or Video CDs (make a photo or video CD button) CD copier button CD copier rollover Figure 54. Select a Project: CD Copier Button 2. Click the CD copier button. The system displays the Welcome panel (Figure 55), which warns against copyright infringement. Figure 55. CD Copier Welcome Panel 3. Please read the panel, then click the OK button. The system displays the CD Copier (Figure 56) panel.
PortaCDRW.book Page 47 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Creating Photo or Video CDs (make a photo or video CD button) Upgrading the Software (upgrade button) If your computer has access to the Internet, you can upgrade Easy CD Creator 5 Basic to Easy CD Creator Platinum by clicking the upgrade button on the Select a Project panel and following the instructions. Roxio will handle technical support for Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum directly.
PortaCDRW.book Page 48 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Creating CD Labels (CD label creator button) Creating CD Labels (CD label creator button) If you upgrade to the Platinum version of Easy CD Creator 5 as described above, the CD Label Creator button is activated, enabling you to create CD labels and design CD jackets. CD Label Creator rollover Figure 58.
PortaCDRW.book Page 49 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Chapter 5. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW to and Installing Software on Macintosh Systems You can connect the USB version of the TEAC PortaCD-RW to an Apple Power Macintosh iBook, iMac, PowerBook, or G3 or G4 computer that features a USB port. Note: You cannot interface the PCMCIA version of this drive to a Macintosh system. The Macintosh does not support the PCMCIA interface. Connecting to a Macintosh System Follow these steps: 1.
PortaCDRW.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Before You Disconnect the Cable from the Computer’s USB Port 4. Plug the AC adapter cable into a power outlet. This turns on the power to the PortaCD-RW drive and concludes the procedure for physically connecting the drive to your Apple Macintosh computer. There is no need to install a software driver. This functionality is contained within the Mac OS. However you need to install Toast pre-mastering software.
PortaCDRW.book Page 51 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Toast Software Installing Toast Software Before you can record data onto CD-R or CD-RW discs using your Macintosh computer and your TEAC PortaCD-RW drive, you must first install TEAC/ Toast Software for Macintosh onto your Macintosh computer’s hard disk. The kit includes a CD-ROM that contains the Toast recording software for Macintosh systems.
PortaCDRW.book Page 52 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Toast Software Figure 61. Toast Main Installation Panel 3. Double-click the installer in your desired language. The system displays a continuation panel (Figure 62 on page 52). Figure 62. Continuation Panel 4. Click the Continue button. Toast 4.1.2 installs an English language version of the software. Toast-F installs a French (Français) version; Toast-D installs a German (Deutsch) version.
PortaCDRW.book Page 53 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Toast Software Figure 63. Read Me/Registration Panel 6. Click the Continue button. The system displays the Toast 4.1.2 Installer panel (Figure 64). Figure 64. Toast 4.1.2 Installer Panel 7. 8. 9. Select the Full Install option by using the pull-down menu in the upperright corner of the panel. If desired, specify a location on the hard drive as the installation destination by using the Install Location pull-down menu.
PortaCDRW.book Page 54 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Toast Software Figure 65. Installing Panel If the installation is successful, the system then displays an Installation successful panel (Figure 66). Figure 66. Installation Successful Panel 10. Click the Quit button to conclude the installation. Starting Toast To start Toast, follow these steps: 1. Double-click the Toast 4.1.2 folder icon. The system opens the Toast 4.1.2 folder (Figure 67). Toast Figure 67.
PortaCDRW.book Page 55 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Installing Toast Software 2. Double-click the Toast 4.1.2 application icon. The system loads the Toast software and displays the main panel (Figure 68). Figure 68. Toast Main Panel For information on using Toast, refer to the user’s guide in the documentation.pdf file in the Toast 4.1.2 folder.
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PortaCDRW.book Page 57 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Chapter 6. Connecting to Audio Equipment The PortaCD-RW drive outputs a stereo audio signal from the left and right phono connectors on the right panel. Connect these outputs to the left and right channel inputs on a mixer, amplifier, or powered-speakers. The PortaCD-RW drive outputs a line-level audio signal from the headphone jack on its side panel. You can connect headphones or external powered-speakers to the headphone jack, which accepts a 3.
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PortaCDRW.book Page 59 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Chapter 7. Handling, Loading, and Ejecting Discs This section explains how to handle, load, and eject discs from the PortaCD-RW. Handling Discs ❑ Handle compact discs only by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the surface. Do not touch the disc’s data surface (non-label side). ❑ Do not place discs in direct sunlight, or in locations subject to high humidity, high temperatures, or dusty conditions.
PortaCDRW.book Page 60 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Loading and Ejecting Discs Loading and Ejecting Discs This section explains how to load and eject discs from the PortaCD-RW. Loading a Disc 1. Press the Open/Eject button on the front panel. The PortaCD-RW partially extends the disc tray. Grasp the front bezel and slide the tray fully open. Figure 71. Extending the Disc Tray 2. Insert a CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM or audio CD into the drive. Make sure the disc label faces up.
PortaCDRW.book Page 61 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Ejecting a Disc Ejecting a Disc 1. To eject a disc, first make sure the disc has stopped spinning. Then press the Open/Eject button on the front panel. The PortaCD-RW partially extends the disc tray. Grasp the front bezel and slide the tray fully open. 2. Carefully remove the disc. You may need to press a finger on the spindle or chassis to stabilize the drive. 3. Gently push the tray to retract it into the drive.
PortaCDRW.book Page 62 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Recommended Media Recommended Media One blank TEAC CD-R disc and one CD-RW rewritable disc are included in the package with your PortaCD-RW.
PortaCDRW.book Page 63 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Specifications Model CDWE24E Interface ATAPI (drive side) PCMCIA Card Type II or USB 1.
PortaCDRW.book Page 64 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Technical Support For technical support, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the drive or the TEAC Service and Support Center nearest you: TEAC America, Inc. (USA) Technical Support Telephone: (323) 727-4860 Fax: (323) 869-8751 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm PST http://www.teac.com/dspd E-mail: dspdtsg@teac.
