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hpdvdwriterdvd100i |
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Contents |
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Figures |
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Tables |
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Product Information |
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Product History |
11 |
CD Technology |
11 |
DVD Technology |
11 |
What is MultiRead? |
11 |
DVD Media Read/Write Compatibility |
12 |
CD-R/CD-RW Media Read/Write Compatibility |
12 |
Disc Storage Capacity of HP Products |
12 |
Product Positioning |
13 |
Laser Safety |
13 |
CAUTION — Contains: Class 1 Laser Product |
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Parts Available for the hpdvdwriter Drive |
13 |
Current Products |
14 |
Drive Specifications |
15 |
System Requirements |
15 |
Physical Specifications |
15 |
Mounting |
15 |
Size of the hpdvdwriterdvd100i Drive |
17 |
Box Size and Weight for hpdvdwriterdvd100i Drive |
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Bezel Front Door |
17 |
Disc Loading Mechanism |
17 |
Disc Ejection Mechanism |
17 |
Manual Ejection |
18 |
Emergency Ejection |
18 |
Auto Insertion |
18 |
Ejecting Position |
18 |
Tray Locking Mechanism |
18 |
LEDs |
18 |
Connector and Jumpers on hpdvdwriterdvd100i Drive |
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Back of Drive |
19 |
Power Connector |
19 |
Signal Connector |
19 |
Master/Slave and Cable Select |
20 |
Analog Audio Output Connectors |
21 |
Rear Audio Output |
21 |
Front Audio Output |
21 |
Digital Audio Output Connectors |
21 |
Rear Digital Audio Output |
21 |
Media |
21 |
Read Media Compatibility |
21 |
Write Media Compatibility |
21 |
Write Methods |
21 |
Logical Recording Format |
22 |
Audio |
22 |
RIP Speed |
22 |
Reliability Specifications |
23 |
Errors |
23 |
Error Rate |
23 |
Corrected Error Rate |
23 |
Influence on Media Life |
23 |
Reading |
23 |
Writing |
23 |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) |
23 |
Preventive Maintenance |
23 |
Acoustic Emissions |
23 |
Acoustic Power Emissions |
23 |
Acoustic Pressure Emissions |
23 |
Electrical Specifications |
24 |
Power |
24 |
Power Management |
24 |
Power Input |
24 |
Power Consumption |
24 |
Front Audio Output |
24 |
Ground Tab |
24 |
Tray Locking Mechanism |
24 |
Performance Specifications |
25 |
Buffer |
25 |
Performance of the Drive |
25 |
Seek Time |
25 |
Initialization Time (2x) |
25 |
Disc Finalization Time (2x) |
25 |
Hours of Video Recording |
25 |
Video Formats |
25 |
Video Standards |
25 |
Video Capture Cards |
25 |
Search Speed |
25 |
Backup Rate Native |
26 |
Backup Rate Compressed |
26 |
Burst Transfer Rate |
26 |
Transfer Rates |
26 |
Environmental Specifications |
27 |
Temperature |
27 |
Non-Operating Temperature |
27 |
Operating Temperature |
27 |
Humidity |
27 |
Non-Operating Humidity |
27 |
Operating Humidity |
27 |
Vibration |
27 |
Operating Vibration |
27 |
Shock |
27 |
Product Safety Specifications |
28 |
References |
29 |
Discussion of References |
30 |
Interfaces |
31 |
ATA/ATAPI |
31 |
IDE Connectors |
32 |
Installation and Configuration |
34 |
PC Desktop Minimum System Requirements |
34 |
What’s in the Box |
35 |
Installing the hpdvdwriterdvd100i Drive |
35 |
Inserting Disc 1 |
35 |
Viewing the Install Video |
36 |
Starting Installation |
36 |
Accepting the Attachment Recommendation |
36 |
Printing the Install Recommendation |
36 |
Installing the Hardware |
37 |
Restarting the Computer |
42 |
Installing the Software |
42 |
Vendor Software Installation |
42 |
Identifying the hpdvdwriter Drive |
43 |
Desktop Icon |
43 |
Start Menu Program Group Names |
43 |
Additional Reference Information |
44 |
Online User’s Guide |
44 |
ReadMe Files |
44 |
Hardware/Software Compatibility |
44 |
Uninstalling Software |
44 |
Drive Operation |
45 |
Bezel |
45 |
Disc Loading Mechanism |
45 |
Disc Ejection Mechanism |
46 |
Manual Ejection |
46 |
Emergency Ejection |
46 |
Auto Insertion |
46 |
Ejecting Position |
46 |
Volume Control |
46 |
Starting Software |
47 |
Tips and Techniques |
48 |
Frequently Asked Questions |
48 |
Q Why so many different programs? |
48 |
Q What's the difference between mastering and packet-writing software? |
48 |
Q How much information can I fit on one CD? |
49 |
Q Can I do other things while my CD is recording? |
49 |
Q What kinds of discs can my HP drive write to? |
50 |
Q What is the best way to make a disc I can share? |
50 |
Q Can I erase a disc? |
50 |
Q How should I take care of my discs? |
50 |
Q What is the best way to label a disc? |
51 |
Q How do I buy more discs? |
51 |
Q When do I need to format a disc? |
51 |
Q Can I copy a disc that is in my existing CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to a disc in my HP drive? |
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Q Can I copy a music disc that is in my CD-ROM drive to a blank disc in my HP drive? |
51 |
Software |
52 |
Start Menu Choices for Core Software |
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HP RecordNow 3.0 |
53 |
Manuals for HP RecordNow |
53 |
Installing HP RecordNow |
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Files Installed for HP RecordNow 3.0 |
53 |
Using HP RecordNow |
54 |
Starting HP RecordNow |
54 |
Making an Exact Copy of a Disc |
55 |
To make an exact copy of a disc: |
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Making a Data Disc |
56 |
To create a data disc: |
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Making a Music Disc from Audio Files |
56 |
To make a music disc from audio files: |
56 |
Making a Music Disc from other CDs |
57 |
To make a music disc from existing CDs: |
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Making a Disc for an MP3 Player |
57 |
To make a music disc for an MP3 player: |
58 |
CDDB |
58 |
Options |
58 |
General Tab |
59 |
Eject drives automatically: |
59 |
Remind me to shut down my programs before a disc is created: |
59 |
Warn me if I can’t create a full Music Disc: |
59 |
Hide audio files shorter than (in seconds): |
59 |
Warn me when appending to a data disc: |
59 |
Verify the data written to the disc after write: |
59 |
Advanced Tab |
59 |
Limit the maximum recorder speed to: |
59 |
Always do a full erase on rewritable media: |
59 |
Test operation before recording discs: |
59 |
Use Burn-Proof: |
60 |
Use Just-Link: |
60 |
Use Lossless Linking: |
60 |
CDDB Tab |
60 |
Prompt before downloading information: |
60 |
Always download information: |
60 |
Never download information: |
60 |
Use proxy server: |
60 |
My proxy server requires login: |
60 |
Tips and Tricks |
60 |
CDDB (Compact Disc Database) Tips |
60 |
Dragging files from Windows Explorer to HP RecordNow |
61 |
Using the Back button |
61 |
Total time of your audio tracks |
61 |
Changing CD Recorder drives |
61 |
Adding Data to a Data CD |
61 |
Selecting Audio Files |
62 |
Previewing Audio Files |
62 |
Renaming Audio Tracks |
62 |
Troubleshooting |
62 |
Recordings Fail |
62 |
Adding Data Files to a Music Disc |
62 |
Unreadable Media |
62 |
Optical Drive Unavailable |
62 |
Registry Modifications for HP RecordNow |
63 |
Location |
63 |
Uninstalling HP RecordNow |
64 |
To uninstall HP RecordNow from Windows 9x: |
64 |
To uninstall HP RecordNow from Windows Millennium Edition: |
64 |
To uninstall HP RecordNow from Windows NT: |
64 |
To uninstall HP RecordNow from Windows 2000: |
64 |
Support Provider for HP RecordNow |
64 |
HP DLA 2.5 |
65 |
Manuals for HP DLA |
65 |
Installing HP DLA |
65 |
Basic Installation Locations for HP DLA 2.5 |
65 |
Files installed to “[Target Directory]” (“C:\\Program Files\\VERITAS\\DLA” for example): |
65 |
Files installed to “[Target Directory]\\INSTALL”: |
65 |
Files installed to “[Target Directory]\\SYSTEM”: |
66 |
Files installed to “[Windows Directory]\\SYSTEM32” (“C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM32” for example): |
66 |
Files installed to “[Windows Directory]\\SYSTEM32\\DRIVERS”: |
67 |
Files installed to “[Windows Directory]\\INF”: |
67 |
Files installed to “[Windows Directory]\\HELP”: |
67 |
DLA Engine Installation |
67 |
Shared Components Installation |
67 |
Registry |
67 |
Using HP DLA |
68 |
Starting HP DLA |
68 |
Format |
68 |
To format a compact disc |
69 |
Make Compatible |
69 |
To make your disc compatible |
69 |
Preferences |
70 |
To customize your settings |
70 |
Add Media Icon to the Taskbar |
70 |
Eject Button |
70 |
Properties Button |
70 |
Explore Button |
70 |
Tips |
70 |
The Taskbar Icon |
70 |
Drag and Drop Files |
70 |
Uninstalling HP DLA |
71 |
Windows 9x |
71 |
To remove HP DLA from a Windows 9x machine |
71 |
Windows NT |
71 |
To remove HP DLA from a Windows NT machine |
71 |
Windows Millennium |
71 |
To remove HP DLA from a Windows Millennium Edition machine |
71 |
Windows 2000 |
71 |
To remove HP DLA from a Windows 2000 Professional machine |
71 |
Windows XP |
71 |
To remove HP DLA from a Windows XP machine |
71 |
HP MyDVD |
72 |
System Requirements |
72 |
Features |
72 |
Manuals for HP MyDVD |
72 |
Installation |
72 |
Using HP MyDVD |
73 |
Starting HP MyDVD |
73 |
Support Provider |
74 |
Customer Support |
74 |
Phone |
74 |
USA and Canada |
74 |
Outside the USA and Canada |
74 |
Web |
74 |
HP Simple Backup |
75 |
Using HP Simple Backup |
75 |
Starting HP Simple Backup |
75 |
Full System Backup |
76 |
Custom Backup |
76 |
Complete System Restore |
76 |
Custom Restore |
76 |
Automatically Excluded Files |
76 |
Errors and Warnings Report |
76 |
Support Provider for HP Simple Backup |
77 |
PowerDVD |
78 |
System Requirements |
78 |
Manuals for PowerDVD |
78 |
Using PowerDVD |
78 |
Starting PowerDVD |
78 |
Support Provider |
79 |
Customer Support |
79 |
Email |
79 |
Phone |
79 |
Fax |
79 |
Web |
79 |
International Headquarters |
79 |
Maintenance |
80 |
Product Care |
80 |
Product Cleaning |
80 |
Drive |
80 |
Media |
80 |
Troubleshooting |
81 |
Up-To-Date Troubleshooting Information |
81 |
HPTroubleshooting Assistant |
81 |
Improving Drive Performance and Reducing Errors |
81 |
Enabling Direct Memory Access to Enhance System Performance |
81 |
Enabling DMA on HP IDE CD/DVD Drives and Windows 98/Me |
82 |
Enabling DMA on hard drives and Windows 98/Me |
82 |
Enabling DMA on HP IDE CD/DVD Drives and Windows 2000 Professional |
82 |
Enabling DMA on hard drives and Windows 2000 Professional |
82 |
DMA will not stay enabled |
83 |
Reasons why DMA will not stay enabled after restarting your computer |
83 |
Other problems occurred after enabling DMA |
83 |
Other performance issues |
83 |
40-conductor, 40-pin vs. 80-conductor, 40-pin IDE cables |
83 |
Software Errors |
83 |
HP RecordNow reported it was unable to read fast enough |
83 |
HP RecordNow reported that there was a problem reading the disc being copied |
83 |
Clean the CD |
83 |
Try using a different source drive |
83 |
Try using your HP drive as both the source and destination drive |
84 |
If you're trying to record to an 80-minute CD |
84 |
HP RecordNow reported a write error |
84 |
The CD-R or CD-RW disc may be scratched, damaged, or dirty |
84 |
HP RecordNow reported that your HP drive is in use |
84 |
HP RecordNow reported that the source disc cannot be copied |
84 |
Installation |
84 |
Your HP drive is installed, but does not appear in Windows Explorer |
84 |
Your HP drive is installed and appears in Windows Explorer, but now other devices such as CD-ROM ... |
84 |
Check IDE/SCSI ribbon cables |
84 |
Check data connectors for bent pins |
85 |
Check external SCSI cables |
85 |
Change drive letter assignments |
85 |
Windows assigned the wrong drive letters to your drives |
85 |
Windows 95/98/Me |
85 |
Windows NT |
85 |
Windows 2000 |
85 |
The HP drive's software installation fails |
86 |
Uninstall the HP drive software: |
86 |
Reinstall your HP drive's software. |
86 |
Making Audio CDs |
86 |
HP RecordNow reported an error while copying an audio CD or you hear clicks and pops when playing... |
86 |
Try using a different source drive |
86 |
HP RecordNow reported an incorrect file format |
86 |
See also: |
86 |
Reading CDs |
86 |
A computer CD-ROM drive cannot read a recorded disc |
86 |
The disc is scratched, damaged, or dirty |
86 |
Try reading the disc in an HP drive, if available |
86 |
Some CD-ROM drives read discs very slowly if Read Ahead capabilities are enabled in Windows 95/98... |
87 |
Turn off Read Ahead capabilities for the drive. |
87 |
Windows 95/98/Me only: |
87 |
If these suggestions do not solve the problem, try these possible solutions: |
87 |
You used CD-R media |
87 |
You used CD-RW media |
87 |
If you're trying to read an 80-minute CD |
87 |
A home, auto, or portable stereo CD player cannot play a recorded disc |
87 |
Make sure this is an audio CD, not a data CD |
87 |
Use the correct media |
87 |
If an error occurs while recording |
87 |
You hear clicks, pops, and skips |
88 |
See Also: |
88 |
A computer DVD-ROM drive cannot read a recorded disc |
88 |
Try reading the disc in an HP drive, if available |
88 |
Some DVD-ROM drives read discs very slowly if Read Ahead capabilities are enabled in Windows 95/9... |
88 |
A DVD movie player cannot play a recorded disc |
88 |
Make sure this is an audio CD, not a data CD. |
88 |
Use the correct media |
88 |
See Also: |
88 |
High Speed CDs |
88 |
A high speed CD-RW disc was used in a drive that does not support high speed |
88 |
80-Minute CDs |
88 |
A computer CD-ROM or HP drive cannot read an 80-minute CD |
88 |
The CD is scratched, damaged, or dirty |
88 |
Try reading the CD in a different drive |
88 |
Use the drive that was used to write the CD |
88 |
An error occurred while recording |
88 |
Use HP media |
89 |
A home, auto, or portable stereo CD player cannot read an 80- minute CD |
89 |
You cannot write to an 80-minute CD using your HP drive |
89 |
HP supported drives |
89 |
You are using an HP CD-R 80-minute CD |
89 |
You are using a non-HP CD-R 80-minute CD |
89 |
Supported HP CD-Writer Drives for 80-Minute CDs |
89 |
Unable to Hear Music |
90 |
You're unable to hear audio through the front headphone jack |
90 |
Windows 2000 Professional |
90 |
Enabling the headphone jack in Windows 2000 Professional |
90 |
Windows Me |
90 |
Enabling the headphone jack in Windows Me |
90 |
Windows 98 |
90 |
Enabling the headphone jack in Windows 98 |
90 |
Windows XP |
90 |
Enabling the headphone jack in Windows XP |
90 |
DLA 2.5 Known Problems |
91 |
DirectCD media read in DLA shows incorrect date/time |
91 |
Installation allowed to Network Drives |
91 |
Simple Backup and DLA can’t be used simultaneously |
91 |
Very long volume label names get truncated in DLA tab and DLA properties |
91 |
Incorrect error message with Win 95 and Office 97 |
91 |
Two Identical drives not recognized |
91 |
Win 98SE DLA causing EZ CD Creator 4 to crash |
92 |
Cannot change volume label in Windows ME |
92 |
Zero length file is left at end of filled compressed media. |
92 |
Network sharing is not supported with DLA |
92 |
CDR Media from Direct CD is not supported. |
92 |
Installer doesn't prompt to uninstall or disable built in Roxio software On Windows XP |
92 |
Not formatting when drag and drop from Explorer to unformatted media |
93 |
Warranty and Support |
94 |
hpdvdwriterdvd100i Warranty Information |
94 |
DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY |
94 |
Product Service and Support |
95 |
Support Parts List |
95 |
Release Notes |
96 |
HP CD-WRITER, hpdvdwriter |
96 |
Windows NT 4.0 ATAPI Driver Issues |
96 |
HP RecordNow, Version 3.0 |
97 |
How to use this document |
97 |
1. Reading Audio Discs |
97 |
2. Delay After Cancel |
97 |
3. Copying CDs |
97 |
4. Mastering Limitations |
97 |
5. Conflicts with Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 |
97 |
6. Enable DMA to Reduce Buffer Underruns |
97 |
7. Media Compatibility |
97 |
HP DLA, Version 2.5 |
98 |
1. Getting Started |
98 |
2. System Requirements |
98 |
3. Multiple Device Support |
98 |
4. Upgrading HP DLA |
98 |
5. Sharing a HP DLA Drive |
98 |
6. Compressed Data |
99 |
7. Incompatibility with Direct CD |
99 |
8. Incompatibility with MS Backup |
99 |
9. Problems with High Speed CD-RW Media |
99 |
10. Problems formatting previously formatted DVD/CD-RW media. |
99 |
Option 1: |
99 |
Option 2: |
99 |
11. Problems reading CD-R media |
99 |
12. Multiple drive incompatibilities |
99 |
13. Enabling/Disabling HP DLA |
99 |
14. Two identical drives |
99 |
15. Conflict with Nero software |
99 |
16. Issue with USB and Firewire (1394) devices |
99 |
HP Simple Backup |
100 |
1. Multiple SCSI Device Setups |
100 |
2. SCSI Controller |
100 |
3. Delay After Media Format, Media Initialize, or Canceled Backup |
100 |
4. CD-R Overwrite |
100 |
5. Disaster Recovery on FAT32 or DBCS Systems |
100 |
6. DOS ASPI Drivers |
101 |
7. Erasing CD-RW Media |
101 |
8. Booting from CD |
101 |
9. USB and Firewire (1394) Devices |
101 |
10. Disaster Recovery Configuration |
101 |
11. Sparse Files |
101 |
12. HP Simple Backup and Active Desktop Applications |
101 |
13. File Permissions for Backups and Restores |
101 |
14. Restoring Data from CD-RW Media |
101 |
15. Disaster Recovery for Windows 2000 |
101 |
16. Performing Disaster Recovery for Windows NT 4.0 Without Disaster Recovery Diskettes |
102 |
To use Disaster Recovery: |
102 |
To restore busy files; |
102 |
17. Conflict With Microsoft System Restore |
102 |
18. PCHealth Updates on Windows ME |
103 |
19. Device Issues With Windows Media Player 7.0 |
103 |
20. Disaster Recovery on ATAPI Hard Disks Larger Than 8GB |
103 |
Discontinued Products |
104 |