DDS Combo Drive 52x/32x/52x/16x Dual Digital Storage 7 in 1 card reader compatibility User’s Manual
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE PRODUIT LASER CATEGORIE 1 CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEOFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN. ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. 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.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS INSTALLATION 1 2 2 3 HOST INTERFACE CONNECTIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION DVD REGION CODE 3 4 6 7 OPERATION & CONNECTION 9 FRONT PANEL REAR VIEW TECHNICAL DATA 9 11 13
DDS Combo Drive INTRODUCTION Welcome to a multimedia world of CD-ReWritable technology, DVD-ROM capabilities and, memory card compatibility! This compact and high-performance Combo Drive frees up precious bay space and presents you as an IDE Combo (CD-RW+DVD ROM) Drive and a USB-connected card reader. It reads CDs of all types at maximum 52X speed, and DVD-ROMs at maximum 16X speed. For the writing ability, it writes to CD-Rs at up to 52X speed, and to CD-RWs at up to 32X speed.
DDS Combo Drive ♦ Four-slot integration of the card reader works with CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and SmartMedia System Requirements For IBM compatible PCs, the system requirements recommended are as follows: ♦ Pentium II, Celeron 400MHz or above with at least 64MB of memory ♦ Fast and sufficient hard disk space (minimum 200MB for installation, 1GB or more is recommended.
DDS Combo Drive INSTALLATION Host Interface Connections Most current motherboard models have two IDE ports (primary and secondary), which can connect two IDE cables. Two IDE cables allow you to connect up to four devices, but it is recommended that you separate IDE ports for your hard disk and your Combo Drive. This will ensure that your hard disk’s performance and speed won’t be affected by having the drive on the same cable.
DDS Combo Drive Cable Select Slave Master Jumper The system might not detect the drive if there is conflict or mistake with the jumper setting. Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power to your computer system. 2. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the back of your computer, and then remove the cover of the computer. 3. Insert the drive into one of the vacant 5.25" drive bays and secure it to your PC with all four mounting screws. 4.
DDS Combo Drive 5. If you have a sound card that can be connected to the drive, you can also connect the drive (as Audio-Out) and the sound card (as Audioin) with a 4-pin audio cable. If your motherboard is integrated with built-in sound system, plug the 4-pin audio cable into the CD-IN connector on the motherboard as Audio-in. 6. Connect the USB cable at the back of the drive to the USB header on the computer’s motherboard. The red wire of the cable needs to be plugged into Pin 1 on the board.
DDS Combo Drive Software Installation Burning Software The bundled recording software gives you the complete solution for making audio/data CDs. With the user-friendly interface, it guides you through the creation and backup of files/photos/video/music from your computer to a recordable compact disc. Combining of the card reader capabilities, no matter you are a novice or an experienced user; you can enrich your digital life with this best recording tool.
DDS Combo Drive DVD Region Code Region Playback Control Management All DVD Video Playback systems have “Region Playback Control” management (RPC) which is required by Hollywood movie industry and defined by DVD Forum. This includes DVD-Video players and PC systems with DVD-Video capability. You can only play DVD-Video discs with the same region code as your DVD-Video Playback system.
DDS Combo Drive About This Dual Digital Storage Drive This drive is also a RPC2 DVD-ROM drive and according to DVD-Forum, PC chip must be designed into DVD-ROM drives to record how many times a user has changed the region code. The first region code will depend on the DVD title you play and you are allowed to modify the region code 5 times (including the initial one).
DDS Combo Drive OPERATION & CONNECTION Front Panel 4 5 10 1 6 7 2 3 8 9 11 1. A-Type USB Extension Port This USB port is Plug-and-Play Ready. Just plug your USB device and the computer will detect automatically. 2. Close/Eject Button This button opens and closes the disc tray. If the tray is closed, pressing the button will eject it. 3. LED Indicator (the Combo Drive) While the tray goes in/out, the LED lights green and it’s off when the drive is ready.
DDS Combo Drive 5. Emergency Eject Hole When the Close/Eject button doesn’t work properly and the disc tray can’t be opened, you can insert a paper clip or a small rod into this hole for manual ejection. Please make sure to power off the system before you do that. 6. Slot for Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) 7. Slot for Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) 8. Slot for Compact Flash (CF) Type I, II/MicroDrive 9. Slot for Smart Media 10.
DDS Combo Drive Rear View 2 3 4 5 6 1. Digital Audio Output Connector If your sound card has a digital audio IEC958 format connector, you can connect it to this digital audio output connector with a 2-pin audio cable. 2. Analog Audio Output Connector This connector allows you to connect the drive to your sound card with a 4-pin audio cable. 3. Device Configuration Jumper Set the jumper to Master, Slave or Cable Select according to your system configuration. 4.
DDS Combo Drive 6. USB Cable Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the motherboard. The red wire of the cable needs to be plugged into Pin 1 on the board.
DDS Combo Drive TECHNICAL DATA Interface Combo Drive: EIDE Card Reader: USB 2.0 Form factor 5.
DDS Combo Drive Disc Format Supported Write Read CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM XA CD-EXTRA Video CD Photo CD CD-I CD-TEXT DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18) DVD+R, DVD+RW DVD-R, DVD-RW Data buffer 2MB Disc loading Tray (motorised), Dust Sealed Audio output level Line out = 0.6 ± 10%Vrms Power 5 VDC & 12VDC Card Reader power directly from computer power supply through USB connection Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight 14 41.8 ± 0.5 mm 148.6 ± 0.8 mm 193.3 ± 0.
DDS Combo Drive Environment Temperature Operating 5°C to 45°C Non-operating -20°C to 60°C Humidity Operating 8% ~ 80%RH Non-operating 5% ~ 95%RH Disc Disc Size 80mm and 120mm discs Disc Data Capacity DVD-ROM: Single layer – 4.7GB Double layer–8.
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