Freecom Technologies DVD Recorder FX 50 User Manual

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Table of Contents  
USERS MANUAL  
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System Requirements ......................................................................... Page  
Precautionary Measures and General Notes ..................................... Page  
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CHAPTER 1:  
Initial operation .................................................................................. Page  
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CHAPTER 2:  
Driver Installation ............................................................................... Page  
CHAPTER 3:  
CD Recording Software ...................................................................... Page 12  
CHAPTER 4:  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. Page 15  
© 2003 Freecom Technologies  
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FREECOM FX-50  
Dear user!  
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Welcome to the Freecom FX-50 installation. Before you install the device, we  
would like to ask you to carefully read the following instructions and take them  
into consideration, especially, when making changes to your system.  
Withthepurchaseofthisdeviceyouhaveaquiredadrivethatcanbeconnected  
to any PC or Mac with the appropriate interface.  
Freecom Technologies Germany  
Warning !  
Allrightsreserved.Theproductsnamedinthismanualareonlyusedforidentification  
purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective  
companies. This device was designed for home or office use.  
Warning!ThisdeviceisequipmentcomplyingwithEN55022classA.Thisequipment  
can cause radio disturbances in a residential area. If this is the case, the user has to  
take appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It may not  
be used near or with any life-sustaing systems.  
FreecomTechnologiesisnotliableforanydamagesthatmayoccurfromtheuseof  
aFreecomsystem.Allrightsreserved.Wereservetherighttoupgradeourproducts  
in keeping with technological advances.  
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System Requirements  
Hardware Requirements (PC)  
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Pentium III, Celeron 700 MHz or faster  
at least 128 MB RAM (265 MB recommended)  
USB interface (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0*) or 1394 (FireWire / i.LINK) interface**  
a CD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver installation  
at least 400 MB of free hard disk space (5 GB recommended)  
Software Requirements (PC)  
Windows 98 SE  
Windows ME  
Windows 2000  
Windows XP  
Minimum System Requirements (Mac)  
Power Macintosh® with Mac® OS 9.1 or later, or Mac OS X (min v10.1.2)***  
USB interface (USB 2.0* recommended) or FireWire interface **  
128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)  
Minimum 400 MB free hard disk space (5 GB recommended)  
QuickTime® 4.0 or later  
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For maximum performance of the Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder, both computer  
system and software must support USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394 (FireWire). Connecting the  
Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder to a USB-1 interface will limit the recording speed to 4x.  
** Depend on model  
***May require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating system,  
additional hard disk space, and/or updates to hardware component drivers. Results  
may vary based on your equipment.  
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Supported media  
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DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD-RW  
CD-R  
MiniCD (8cm)  
MiniDVD+RW (8cm)  
The DVD +/- drive also supports DVD-R and DVD-RW media  
Precautionary Measures and General Notes  
After transport, particularly at low outside temperatures, condensation can  
form which can lead to a malfunction. For that reason, you should not begin  
operation until the drive and CDs have reached room temperature.  
Operate the Freecom drive only in a horizontal position, to prevent damage  
to the media or the mechanical parts.  
Operate the device only at temperatures ranging from 5 - 50 °C.  
Do not use the device in a dusty and humid environment.  
Protect the drive from shocks and other mechanical effects!  
The device should not be operated in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic  
radiation sources (loudspeakers, mobile telephones etc.).  
Due to the high data transfer rates, the cable length should not exceed 1 m.  
Error-free transmission cannot be guaranteed with longer cables.  
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Initial Operation - Brief Description  
CHAPTER 1: Initial Operation - Brief Description  
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1. Plug in the connection cable to the FX-50.  
2. Connectthepowercablesuppliedtothedesignatedpowerconnectoronthe  
Freecom drive.  
3. Plug the power supply of the Freecom drive into the power outlet.  
4. Connect the other end of the connection cable to the USB port/FireWire port  
on the PC.  
5. To complete the rest of the installation procedure:  
(only Windows 98:)AfteryouhaveconnectedtheFX-50,pleasestartwiththe  
driver installation, as described in chapter 2 on page 11.  
(only MacOS 9.x:) Please install the Toast software, before connecting the  
FX-5toyourcomputer.Forfurtherinstructionsseechapter3.1(Installingthe  
Toast Software for Mac). Since MacOS 9.x supports only USB 1.1 your FX-50  
will be recognised as a USB 1.1 device.  
UnderWindowsME/2000/XPandMacOSXaseparateFreecomdriverisnot  
required. The drivers for Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP will  
be installed automatically by the operating system after plugging in the  
Freecom FX-50 into the USB or FireWire port of the computer.  
(USB/FireWire version)  
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1.1 Assigning the drive letter  
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After successfully completing the installation of the Freecom FX-50, a new drive  
letter is assigned automatically (the first available letter after the internal hard  
drives). This can shift the drive letter of an internal CD-ROM drive (for example,  
'D' to 'E'). If this leads to problems, it is possible to change the drive letter  
assignment as follows:  
- under Windows 98 and ME:  
1. Click on "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel".  
2. Click on "System".  
3. Select "Device Manager" and click on "CD-ROM" or "Drive".  
4. ClickontheFreecomFX-50, thenon "Properties" - "Settings". (Thecurrently  
assigned drive letter as well as the reserved drive letters will then be  
displayed.)  
5. Under "Reserved Drive Letter" enter a drive letter, for example "F" for the  
Freecom FX-50 as the "First drive letter" and "F" again as the "Last drive  
letter".  
6. Confirm your selection with "OK". When you restart your computer, the  
Freecom FX-50 will be assigned the letter F in "My Computer".  
- under Windows 2000 and XP:  
1. Click "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" - "Administration" - "Computer  
Administration".  
2. Click "Disk Maintenance" and then select the Freecom drive.  
3. Inthe"Operation"menu("Action" inWindowsXP),selectAllTasksandthen  
click Change drive letter and path.  
4. In the next window, click "Change" and select a drive letter in Assign the  
following drive letters.  
5. Click "Yes" to confirm your change.  
1.2 Operating Freecom drives  
Freecom drives are just as easy to use as an internal device.  
One big advantage of Freecom devices is their portability. By connecting to the  
cable interface, it is very easy to use the drive with various computer systems.  
Toinsertandremovemedia(CDs, DVDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs), presstheejectbutton.  
(This is only active when the drive is ready for operation.)  
When inserting a media, please make sure that the printed side is facing up. Do  
not touch the underside of the media. Fingerprints can lead to read errors or  
even make your media unusable.  
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Initial Operation - Brief Description  
CHAPTER 2: Driver Installation  
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Under Windows ME / 2000 / XP a separate Freecom driver is not required. The  
drivers for Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP will be installed  
automatically by the operating system after plugging the Freecom FX-50 into  
the USB or FireWire port of the computer.  
2.1 USB version  
Driver installation under Windows 98 SE  
Your FX-50 is fully backwards compatible with USB 1.1. The installation for USB  
1.1 is the same as described below for USB-2.  
1. Insert the Freecom "Manual and Driver" CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Connect your Freecom FX-50 to the USB connector of your notebook or  
computer.  
3. The"AddNewHardwareWizard"opensanda"USB2.0Device"(USB-2Host  
Controller) or a "USB2-IDE Controller" (USB 1.1 connector) is found.  
Click on "Next".  
4. In the next window select "Search for the best driver for your device.  
(Recommended)".  
Click on "Next".  
5. Make sure that the checkbox "CD-ROM drives" is activated in the next  
window. Continue by clicking on "Next".  
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6. The Hardware Wizard finds a "Freecom FX-50".  
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Byclickingon"Next"thenecessaryfileswillbeinstalled. Afterwardsclickon  
"Finish". The "Add New Hardware" Wizard opens again saying a new "USB  
Mass Storage" Device is found.  
Please repeat the steps described above to finish the installation.  
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Initial Operation - Brief Description  
2.2 FireWire version  
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Installation under Windows 98 SE  
Note: FireWire (IEEE 1394) is only supported by Windows 98 SE (and  
above). If you are using an older version, you must first update  
Windows.  
1. The driver database is loaded automatically after you have connected the  
FireWire cable to the PC.  
2. Nowplacethe"Windows98InstallationCD"inyourinternalCD-ROMdrive.  
3. The "Hardware assistant" window appears on the screen. Click on "Next".  
4. Select the item "Search for the best driver for the device" (Recommended)  
and confirm with "Next".  
5. Make sure that the checkbox "CD-ROM drives" is activated in the next  
window. Continue by clicking on "Next".  
6. The next window shows the driver file found on the CD-ROM. Confirm with  
"Next".  
7. Click on "Finish" in the next window.  
8. In order for the changes to take effect, you must restart your computer.  
Note: You can plug the drive in and unplug it at the FireWire port while  
the PC is running. The drive will be recognized automatically under "My  
Computer" when it is reconnected ("hot plug & play").  
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CHAPTER 3: Installing the Writing Software  
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After installing the USB drivers, your Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder is now able  
to read CD or DVD-ROMs. To record a blank DVD or CD, you must first install the  
writing software. We recommend using the software which has been provided  
with your drive.  
Toinstalltherecordingsoftware,inserttheFXManualandInstallationCD,select  
the INSTALL SOFTWARE option and in the next menu select ROXIO EASY CD  
CREATOR.  
Note: If you wish to use other software, please find out from the  
supplier whether his products support the Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder.  
3.1 Installation of Recording software for MacOS  
To record CDs or DVDs, the included Roxio Toast software should be installed.  
The Toast installer is on the FX-50 Manual and Installation CD.  
InsertandopenthisCD.Select theROXIOTOASToptionanddoubbleclickonthe  
installer icon and follow the instructions on screen.  
3.2 Special Instructions before Writing a CD or DVD  
You should realize that writing optical disks is principally a compact data  
transmission procedure which can be disrupted by even the smallest me-  
chanical disturbance.  
Never clean the FX-50 drive with a commercially available CD, DVD or a CD-  
ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.  
RecordableCDs/DVDs(blanks)aremoresensitivethancommerciallyavailable  
CD or DVDs. Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on  
a CD.  
Do not stick any conventional labels on the DVD- or CD-Recordables , since  
the adhesive can attack the medium. Special labels for CD-/DVD-R media are  
available in retail computer stores. Never remove a label from a CD-/DVD-R  
media otherwise you will damage the protective layer and make the Disk  
unusable.  
The drive recognizes the medium as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R  
mediaarecompatiblewiththevastmajorityofCD-ROMdrivesandCDaudio  
players and work in most DVD-ROM drives. DVDs created on this DVD  
Recorder can be viewed on nearly all DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.  
Recommendation: Foroptimal results, use FreecomblankCD's, available  
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Installing the CD Recording Software  
3.3 Preparing to write a Disk  
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Before creating a Disk:  
1. By clicking "Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" -"ScanDisk"  
check your hard disk with the ScanDisk program.  
2. By clicking "Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Disk  
Defragmenter" defragment your hard disk.  
other preparations:  
Deactivating automatic recognition of Disks (in the Device Manager under  
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP)  
Deactivating the screen saver  
Log out of the network before starting the writing procedure (if applicable)  
Deactivate your modem  
No sleep mode setting / no multitasking  
Closing all open windows and other running programs  
Close any virus and disc management software  
3.4 Procedure for writing Disks  
There are two procedures for creating and writing your Disks.  
Mastering  
Packet Writing  
3.4.1 The Mastering procedure  
is a process for creating data CDs and Audio CDs. Data is compiled onto a "Master  
CD" in one (single session) or several (multisession) writing procedures. During  
these procedures, the data is made compatible according to various industry  
norms,allowingforexampleaudioCDstobereadbyanyCDplayer.Thestandards  
for new technology (for CD, video etc.) are prepared for data storage in special  
readable formats. Special programs such as "Easy Creator", "WinOnCD",  
"CEQuadrat ToGo!", "Nero Burning ROM" are necessary to convert data into  
these specified formats. These types of programs are necessary for writing data  
CDs in ISO 9660 and Joliet formats as well as for writing audio CDs, Mixed Mode  
CDs and Photo CDs.  
Note: Data CDs in Joliet format are only readable under Windows 95, 98,  
ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and Windows XP.  
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3.4.2 The Packet Writing procedure  
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can be used to create CD without starting a special mastering program. The  
Packet Writing procedure allows to use blank CD in combination with the  
Universal Disc Format (UDF) as an additional hard disk or floppy disk. Standard  
software for packet writing e.g. "Direct CD" (Roxio), "InCD" (Nero Burning  
ROM). Afterwards the writing procedure can be started.  
FilescanbewrittendirectlyfromanyWindowsapplication(e.g.MicrosoftWord)  
to the CD using the same procedure as writing to the hard disk. Files can also be  
copied to CD using the Windows Explorer.  
Note: We recommend using the software which has been provided with  
your drive. If you wish to use other software, please find out from the  
supplier whether his products support the Freecom Recorder.  
Afterwards, you can start the writing procedure by simply dragging the file to  
be written in the Explorer/File Manager (Drag&Drop Principle), assuming there  
is a UDF-formatted blank disk in your drive.  
A medium can only be written once with the CD-R drive and previously written  
files can be deleted but not overwritten. The great advantage of the drive in  
conjunction with a CD-RW medium is that it allows you to rewrite the medium.  
Note: Please note that the mastering procedure and the packet writing  
procedure can only be used seperately, therefore a mixing of these  
procedures on one CD-RW is not possible.  
3.5 Peculiarities when writing audio CDs  
Please note that some older CD player models principally cannot read self-written  
CDs.  
The drive must be set to ‘Single Session’ and ‘Fixing’, if possible, also ‘Track-at-  
Once’.  
Ifyoudonothaveenoughharddiskspace, youcantrytowritesingletracksone  
at a time.  
Note: Audio files must have the proper format (stereo, 16 bit and 44.1  
Hz sampling frequency) and must be supported by the writing software,  
for example, *.wav. Some programs offer conversion functions.  
Soundcards and the software that come with them can also be used.  
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Troubleshooting  
CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting  
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General problems (depending on the type of connection)  
If you still have problems getting your Freecom drive to function properly  
despite having installed it correctly, then please check whether  
the cable is properly connected to your Freecom drive  
the drive is being supplied with power  
the tray can be opened and closed  
your system meets the hardware requirements (see pages 5/6)  
If audio playback does not work, please check if  
the loudspeaker is properly connected  
the cables are firmly connected  
the loudspeaker control on the amplifier or on the active loudspeakers is  
correctly set  
the audio software is correctly installed.  
Note: Please note that Freecom FX-50 must never be cleaned with a lens  
cleaning set!  
Freecom Internet Service  
Freecom Technologies have the following service available on the Internet at  
Online information about technical problems  
current product information  
Drivers, driver updates and software information  
Forum  
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