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Dynex DX-ECOD1

Combination CD-R/CD-RW/

DVD Drive

Introduction

This high-performance drive combines CD-RW and DVD-ROM functionality into one drive, which frees up space in your computer. This drive reads CDs of all types up to 52X speed maximum, and DVD-ROMs up to 16X speed maximum. This drive writes to CD-Rs at up to 52X speed, and to CD-RWs at up to 32X speed. With the provided software, you can create customized audio and data CDs and watch DVDs.

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Setting up the drive..........................................................................

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Using the drive .................................................................................

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Troubleshooting ...............................................................................

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Specifications ...................................................................................

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Legal notices ....................................................................................

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Features

 

•USB 2.0 interface easily connects to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port on your Windows computer.

•8X, 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X, 48X, and 52X writing speeds using CD-R media

•4X, 10X, 12X, 16X, 24X, and 32X writing speeds using CD-RW media

•Uses Buffer Underrun Prevention technology (MTKSuperLink)

•Supports writing modes of TAO, DAO, SAO, and packet writing

•Large 2 MB internal buffer

•Supports MultiRead

•Serves as an RPC-2 DVD-ROM drive

•Smooth DVD playback

•Low power consumption

About USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a way of connecting devices to your computer. When you connect a USB device, it is automatically detected by your computer. Any required drivers are automatically installed, and then the device is ready for operation.

USB 2.0 supports data transfer rates at up to 480 Mbps for high-speed devices. It is backward compatible with USB1.1 software and peripherals for transfer data at rates up to 12 Mbps. If your computer doesn't have a built-in USB 2.0 port, you may want to install a USB 2.0 PCI host card in your PC for the drive to run at the much faster USB 2.O speed.

System requirements

For Windows-based computers, the minimum system requirements are:

•Pentium II or Celeron 400 MHz or above

•At least 64 MB of memory

•Sufficient hard drive space (minimum 200 MB for installation, 1 GB or more is recommended.)

•Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP

Introduction

•USB 2.0 PCI host card (If your computer does not have USB 2.0 built-in and you want the faster 2.0 speed.)

Note: We recommend that you use this drive with computers that have built-in USB 2.0 connectors. If you install a USB 2.0 host card, the DVD reading speed might be affected.

Package contents

The package contains the following items:

•USB 2.0 external combination drive

•Power adapter

•AC power cable

•USB 2.0 cable

•Application software disc

Setting up the drive

Installing the hardware
To install the drive:

1Connect the AC power cord to the power adapter, then connect the power adapter to the drive.

2Connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet.

3 Connect the USB cable to the drive.

4Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. The drive is now ready to use.

5Connect the audio cable to the drive and your computer. Notes:

•Make sure that you use the USB cable included with the drive.

•Never plug in or unplug any other USB device while the drive is transferring data. Doing so can cause data loss.

•Do not to disconnect the drive or unplug the power to the drive while a disc is in the drive.

•Do not connect more than two USB CD-RW drives to a single computer.

Installing the driver

This combination drive is a Plug and Play device. Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP can automatically detect the drive and load the appropriate driver. If your computer uses Windows 98SE, install the driver provided on the disc, then restart your computer.

Installing additional software

The enclosed CD has the following additional software:

CD BURNING SOFTWARE

The CD burning software gives you a complete solution for making audio and data CDs right from your desktop. The audio CDs you create can be played in your home or car CD player. With CD-RW discs, you can write and erase data on the CD.