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1.2. About your new Memorex DVD Recorder
Your new Memorex DVD Recorder is a state-of-the-art device, capable of recording a wide
variety of disc types and formats. Here is a list of some of the major features of this drive:
Dual Format Recording: Records both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs.
Double-Layer Recording: Records on 8.5GB, DVD+R9 discs for extra capacity application.
Fast Recording Speeds: This drive provides fast DVD recording speeds on both DVD and
CD media. Please note that speeds displayed below are maximum recording speeds and
average recording speeds might be lower.
16X DVD+R 8X DVD-R 4X DVD+RW 24X CD-RW
2.4X DVD+R9 4X DVD-RW 48X CD-R
Buffer Memory: This Memorex DVD Recorder is equipped with 2MB of buffer memory,
virtually eliminating buffer underruns and preventing wasted time and media.
Smart-Burn Buffer Underrun Protection: This drive features a comprehensive Buffer
Underrun Management system which monitors and adapts Recording Technology for
burning, virtually eliminating the possibility of buffer underruns.
Superior Compatibility and Recording Performance: This drive offers reliable performance
and superior functions. The discs produced in this drive have been tested to provide the highest
compatibility available.
Precision Recording Technology: This drive provides exceptional overwrite performance
significantly more advanced than technology used in previous models.
Defect Management: This drive features the new DRT-DM (Distributed Real Time Defect
Management) system, offering the highest reliability for your recorded discs.
Vibration Absorber System (VAS): Imbalanced discs can cause vibrations that affect
performance during high-speed recording and playback. VAS is designed to the res-
onance frequency of the drive rotating speed. The vibration will be inducted into the
absorber to get the minimum vibration.
Smart-X Function: This drive technology adjusts CD-DA/VCD data extraction to the fastest
allowable speed according to both data request rates from host and disk quality.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a Memorex DVD Recorder.
Bringing a new dimension to your PC’s capabilities and performance, Memorex’s DVD
drives are designed for recording, re-writing, and playing CDs and DVDs.
Memorex makes award-winning optical drives that every other drive is compared to.
Memorex quality, reliability, features, bundled software, and reputation are the reasons
why.
Before you can start enjoying all the features and benefits of your new Memorex
drive, please read this manual thoroughly. It is also a good idea to keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
1.1.1. System Requirements
Your new Memorex drive is a high-performance DVD recording device. For optimum per-
formance, Memorex recommends installing your new drive in a high performance PC.
While complying to the minimum requirements highlighted below will ensure proper instal-
lation and operation of the drive, Memorex’s recommended requirements are essential for
high-speed recording.
Recommended Requirements:
IBM PC and compatibles:
• Intel Pentium III 800MHz(Pentium 4 1.8GHz or higher is recommended for fastest
results) or equivalent.
• 128MB memory (512MB of memory is recommended for faster results).
• Fast hard disk drive with 15 ms or faster speed and DMA set (A/V rated hard disk
drives are recommended for faster results and ensured high quality when capturing
video).
• An available 5.25" drive bay for mounting the drive.
• Available IDE controller port.
• Windows 98SE, Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP.
• Available on-board IDE port.
• Please see section 3 below for more information on DMA (page 16).
1.1.2. Package Contents
In addition to the items listed below, this package may contain additional software (see
product box for details) and optional items such as promotional offers.
* System Requirements and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
1. Internal DVD Recorder
2. Quick Start Guide
3. Software Installation CD
4. Installation Map
5. 3mm mounting screws (total of 4)
6. E-IDE Ribbon cable
7. Audio Cable (audio output to soundcard input)
8. Blank DVD Media
9 . Late Breaking News
(if applicable)
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1.3. About Double-Layer Recording
The Memorex DVD recorder is capable of Double-Layer
recording using the new Double-Layer DVD+R9 format
discs.
The new Double-Layer discs allow for 80 percent more
recording capacity than current single layer discs delivering
8.5GB of data versus the standard 4.7GB DVD capacity.
Longer continuous recording makes Double-Layer
DVDs ideal for recording longer movies or music and
sporting events.
High-capacity double layer DVDs are also an ideal back-up and storage medium for data files.
Double-Layer DVD+R9 discs record at 2.4x speed and require a double layer burner for
recording. However, they are playback-compatible with several standard computer and home
DVD players on the market because they conform to the DVD9 commercial standard.