User’s Manual
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the Distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
CHANGE OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
TRADEMARKS
MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
*All of the third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS................................................................................
FRONT PANEL OF THE DRIVE ............................................................................
REAR PANEL OF THE DRIVE ..............................................................................
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................
CHECK WHAT INTERFACE CABLE YOU ARE USING ....................................
CABLE CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98SE ...............................................
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS Me ..................................................
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000 ............................................... 10
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP .................................................. 12
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR MACINTOSH .................................................... 14
USING DVD-ROM WITH IEEE 1394 INTERFACE .................................................... 15
INTRODUCTION
The External DVD-ROM has the following features:
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It can attach with the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface, the specification of the interface must meet:
IEEE 1394 (Data Transfer Rate = up to 400Mbits/sec) standard.
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This drive can read all types of CD and DVD media including CD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD disc.
When working with DVD playing software, this drive can playback DVD title smooth mostly.
The external DVD-ROM can be easily connected to computer via IEEE 1394 interface, and can
even be disconnected and re-connected while the computer is running.
This user’s manual is intended to describe how to install the external DVD-ROM on the computer. To
use the DVD playing software, please refer to the ‘On-Line help’ in the playing software.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Notebook or desktop computer with IEEE 1394 port.
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 or Windows XP. (Make sure the IEEE 1394 device driver has been
installed and is available)
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Mac OS9 or above. (The version of FireWire driver higher than 2.7 is recommended)
NOTE:
The IEEE1394 interface won’t work under Win95/98, it only works under Win98 Second
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Edition, WinMe, Win2000, Windows XP and Macintosh.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Your external DVD-ROM may differ slightly from the figures shown, however the controls will
operate as described below.
Front Panel Of The Drive
1. Disc Ready/Read LED:
This LED is used to indicate the disc access status.
2. Eject Button:
Press this button to open the disc tray. To close the disc tray, gently push the front of the tray.
3. Emergency Eject:
In case you cannot supply power to the drive but want to remove a disc from the tray, push a small
rod (paperclip) about 5cm long, through the Emergency Eject hole to disengage the gears inside.
Then pull the tray out manually. After removing the disc, gently push the tray back to its original
position. This procedure is only to be used in the case of an emergency and is not meant for normal
operation.
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Rear Panel Of The Drive
1. Power Jack (DC IN):
Connect the AC adapter lead here.
2. Power Source Switch:
DC: Means this DVD-ROM is powered by the AC adapter. Switch to this position always.
PC: Not working with the IEEE 1394 interface.
3. Interface Connector:
Connect the IEEE 1394 interface cable here.
4. Power Button:
Press this button to manually power on/off the drive.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Check What Interface Cable You Are Using
There are two types of the IEEE 1394 interface cable. The following figures describe the difference of
these two types of cable.
Standard IEEE 1394 cable
IEEE 1394 cable with Daisy-chain connector
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Cable Connections
1. Insert the plug of the IEEE 1394 cable into the Interface Connector of IDE drive. Press firmly until
the interface connector is seated correctly.
2. Make sure the Power Source Switch is at the DC position.
3. Connect the AC adapter lead to the Power Jack (DC IN) at the rear panel of the drive. Attach the
AC adapter to the AC power outlet.
4. Please follow the related software installation guide to install the device driver.
Switch to DC position
Push
Push
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98SE
NOTE: The IEEE1394 interface only works under Win98 Second Edition or above version.
1. Boot-up your computer into Windows 98SE, making
sure the ‘IEEE 1394 Host Controller’ device driver
has been installed and is available. To check this,
right-click ‘My Computer’, click ‘Properties’ and
then ‘Device Manager’ to open the ‘Device Manager’
window. Refer to the figure shown alongside to see if
the IEEE 1394 Host Controller is installed without
error.
2. Microsoft has provided the ‘Storage Supplement Update’ on ‘Windows Update’ web site, this
patch file can let IEEE 1394 devices works more stable and can be removed safely. Please go to
‘Windows Update’ to download this patch file. Otherwise, the IEEE1394 device won’t work stable.
3. To download the patch file, please click ‘Start’ then ‘Windows Update’ to link to the web site.
4. On the web site, click ‘Product Updates’ to open the download list. Under the ‘Recommended
Updates’ area, select ‘Storage Supplement Update’, and then click ‘Download’ button to download
the patch and install it.
5. After the update is complete, restart computer.
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6. Ensure the IEEE 1394 interface cable and then the AC adapter connections are made as described
in Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the IEEE 1394 cable into the IEEE 1394 port
of your computer.
7. Windows 98SE will install its resident device driver automatically. After the installation, you will
find a new drive letter has been assigned for the drive in ‘My Computer’.
8. If the external DVD-ROM doesn’t appear in ‘My
Computer’ or doesn’t work properly, please go into
‘Device Manager’ to check whether the devices are
installed as the table and figure.
Installed Device Drivers
1394/USB CD-ROM
Location
Installed under ‘Storage Device’.
SBP2 Compliant IEEE 1394 Device
The real name of the DVD-ROM drive
Installed under ‘SBP2’.
Installed under ‘CDROM’ (the name list in the figure
may differ from your DVD-ROM drive).
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS Me
1. Boot-up your computer into Windows Me, making
sure the ‘IEEE 1394 Host Controller’ device driver
has been installed and is available. To check this,
right-click ‘My Computer’, click ‘Properties’ and
then ‘Device Manager’ to open the ‘Device Manager’
window. Refer to the figure shown alongside to see if
the IEEE 1394 Host Controller is installed without
error.
2. Ensure the IEEE 1394 interface cable and then the AC adapter connections are made as described
in Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the IEEE 1394 cable into the IEEE 1394 port
of your computer.
3. Windows Me will install its resident device driver automatically. After the installation, you will
find a new drive letter has been assigned for the drive in ‘My Computer’.
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4. If the external DVD-ROM doesn’t appear in ‘My
Computer’ or doesn’t work properly, please go into
‘Device Manager’ to check whether the devices are
installed as the table and figure.
Installed Device Drivers
Location
IEEE 1394 CD-ROM
Installed under ‘Storage Device’.
Installed under ‘SBP2’.
SBP2 Compliant IEEE 1394 Device
Installed under ‘CDROM’ (the name list in the figure
may differ from your DVD-ROM drive).
The real name of the DVD-ROM drive
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000
1. Boot-up your computer into Windows 2000, making
sure the ‘IEEE 1394 Host Controller’ device driver
has been installed and is available. To check this,
right-click ‘My Computer’, click ‘Properties’ then
‘Hardware’ and then ‘Device Manager’ to open the
‘Device Manager’ window. Refer to the figure
shown alongside to see if the IEEE 1394 Host
Controller is installed without error.
2. Ensure the IEEE 1394 interface cable and then the AC adapter connections are made as described
in Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the IEEE 1394 cable into the IEEE 1394 port
of your computer.
3. Windows 2000 will install its resident device driver automatically. After the installation, you will
find a new drive letter has been assigned for the drive in ‘My Computer’.
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