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CD-ReWriter

PCRW804K

Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for PCRW804K

Page 1: ...CD ReWriter PCRW804K Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...f you have any problems Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining Hookup First Time Setup Feature Operation Read this first For Fast Help Call Us First 1 800 531 0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home Do not attempt to return this product to the store ...

Page 3: ...riter Refer to the separate owner s manual for basic operation troubleshooting and specifications Keep all these materials available for future reference Unless you are using an IBM AT compatible computer all internal drives in this series will not be compatible with your system The CD ReWriter package includes CD ReWriter One blank CD R Compact Disc Recordable One blank CD RW Compact Disc Rewrita...

Page 4: ... you will need 20 Mb free space on your hard disk Remove any existing CD recording software from your PC before installing the CD ReWriter Discs You may use conventional CD RW 74 minutes and CD R 74 minutes discs with your Philips CD ReWriter Philips recommends you use only Philips CD RW 74 minutes and CD R 74 min utes discs For the best recordings make sure the discs are rated for use with 8x dri...

Page 5: ...the screen Also 32 bit should appear at the right side of the screen along with the message Your system is configured for optimal performance If these messages do not appear you may see a message regarding MS DOS compatibility mode Contact your PC manufacturer or Windows technical support for assistance If your PC has more than 32 MB of RAM change the file system setting to Network Server 1 Right ...

Page 6: ...w these three simple steps Switch off your computer Unplug your computer Remove the cover of your PC Following the instructions of your PC manufacturer remove the cover mounting screws then remove the cover 3 1 2 Remove any existing CD recording software from your PC Helpful Hints ...

Page 7: ...cted to the sec ondary port Do not connect the CD ReWriter to the same primary port as the hard disk To take full advantage of the system s performance connect the CD ReWriter alone as the Master to the secondary port Important When the CD ReWriter arrives from the factory this setting is in the Master position To change this set ting use long nose pliers to remove or insert the jumper pin Jumper ...

Page 8: ...height bay If your PC requires AT rails connect theAT rails to the CD ReWriter Rails are not included with the CD ReWriter but are available from your PC manufacturer For more details onAT rails please refer to your PC owner s manual Remove the front cover of the vacant half height bay 3 ...

Page 9: ... shown Connect one end of the 40 pin IDE cable to the IDE interface port look for the IDE PIN 1 label on the drive on the back of the CD ReWriter Note Pin 1 of the IDE cable red stripe must match to IDE PIN 1 on the CD ReWriter Connect the other end of the 40 pin IDE cable to the IDE interface port on the PC s motherboard making sure pin 1 aligns with pin 1 5 5 CD ReWriter To IDE interface port on...

Page 10: ...Note The power connector referred to is a standard PC power connector from the PC s power supply A typical power sup ply will have four or five connectors for powering the floppy drives hard drives and CD ROM drives that are part of the PC It is one of these unused connectors that is being referred to in this step If no power connectors are available contact your dealer 8 4 pin connector large to ...

Page 11: ...ed to secure the CD ReWriter to the PC frame Caution Make sure no tools or loose screws are left inside the PC Close the computer reconnect the peripherals keyboard mouse etc and power cables and start your PC You are now ready to install the soft ware 10 11 ...

Page 12: ...tect the CD ROM and start the installation process automat ically If not use the Windows 95 or Windows 98 tool Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel or select Run from the Windows 95 task bar and start the program Setup exe by typing D SETUP EXE or the appropri ate drive letter and pressing Enter 1 ...

Page 13: ...te of success Until you are comfortable making recordings use CD ReWritables which are reusable If you make a mistake you can redo the recording without wasting a disc After you record successfully to a CD ReWritable repeat the recording on a CD Recordable Whenever a project may have a questionable outcome make the first attempt on a CD ReWritable Make sure the total size of the recording is less ...

Page 14: ...se a 4x CD Recordable with a 4x drive Start the recording software Dialog boxes will lead you through the process Remember to select audio CD rather than data CD so that you can play the CD on your stereo too not just your PC Note If you copy to a CD ReWritable disc you will not be able to play the disc on other CD or audio units only on your PC Set your preferences including those for recording s...

Page 15: ...ime to the process Make sure your CD ROM drive can read audio digitally Refer to the manufacturer s owner s manual Drives that read only analog signals work too but the sound declines each time you copy a copy If you use a CD ReWritable disc you will be able to play the disc on your stereo only you will not be able to play the disc on your PC More information may be available online at http music ...

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