Freecom Technologies DVD VCR Combo FX 5 User Manual

User Manual  
Rev. 315  
 
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 11  
CHAPTER 3:  
CD Recording Software ...................................................................... Page 14  
CHAPTER 4:  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. Page 17  
Freecom Internet Service & Support Hotline .................................... Page 18  
© 2003 Freecom Technologies  
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FREECOM FX-5  
Dear user!  
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Welcome to the Freecom FX-5 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  
System Requirements  
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The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure  
trouble-free operation.  
To use the Freecom drive, you will need a free:  
USB/USB-2 port*  
FireWire / i.LINK port (IEEE 1394)  
a CD-ROM or Internet connection for driver installation  
- for the FX-5 DVD:  
PC with Pentium II or higher  
at least 32 MB RAM  
Windows 98, ME, 2000 or Windows XP  
ToplaybackDVDMovies,aDVD-Moviedecoderisneeded.Thiscanbeeither  
ahardwaredecoderorasoftwaredecoder.Hardwaredecodersareavailable  
as PCI or PCMCIA card and are available from most computer shops.  
A Software DVD-Movie playback application is included with the FX-5 DVD  
drives.WerecommendtousethissoftwareonlyonaPentiumII400Mhzwith  
64 MB RAM or higher.  
This drive is RPC-2 (Regional Protection Coding II) enabled. Your region will  
need to be set before DVD Movies can be played.  
Note: Please note that the regional code may not be changed more than  
five times.  
- for the FX-5 CD-RW:  
a computer system with the following equipment  
PC:  
Pentium I Processor or higher  
at least 32 MB RAM  
at least 40 MB of free hard disk space  
(Recommended: PentiumIIProcessor,64MBRAM,800MBfreeharddiskspace)  
Windows 98, ME, 2000 or Windows XP  
Mac:  
iMac, iBook, PowerMac G3/G4 or Power Book G3/G4  
MacOS 9.1 or higher **  
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FormaximumperformanceoftheFX-5yourcomputersystemmustsupporthi-speedUSB-2.TheFX-5  
doesnotincludeaUSB-2PCICardnecesarytoachievefullspeed.Thishastobepurchasedseparetely  
(Product #17789) or comes as part of your original computer hardware.  
** For optimal USB 2.0 performance Mac OS X v10.1 or higher is required. To use your Freecom FX-5  
on MacOS X or higher no additional drivers are needed.  
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- for the FX-5 Combo CD-RW / DVD:  
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Pentium II Processor or higher  
at least 32 MB RAM  
at least 40 MB of free hard disk space  
(Recommended: PentiumIIProcessor,64MBRAM,800MBfreeharddiskspace)  
Windows 98, ME, 2000 or Windows XP  
ToplaybackDVDMovies,aDVD-Moviedecoderisneeded.Thiscanbeeither  
ahardwaredecoderorasoftwaredecoder.Hardwaredecodersareavailable  
as PCI or PCMCIA card and are available from most computer shops.  
A Software DVD-Movie playback application is included with the FX-5 DVD  
drives.WerecommendtousethissoftwareonlyonaPentiumII400Mhzwith  
64 MB RAM or higher.  
This drive is RPC-2 (Regional Protection Coding II) enabled. Your region will  
need to be set before DVD Movies can be played.  
Note: Please note that the regional code may not be changed more than  
five times.  
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Media Formats  
Media Formats  
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- for the Freecom FX-5 DVD:  
The Freecom FX-5 reads the following formats:  
MS-DOS data CDs (High Sierra, Mode 1 & Mode 2 complying with ISO 9660)  
Data – CDs (Joliet)  
CD ROM XA  
Mixed Mode CDs  
Kodak Photo CDs (single and multisession)  
UDF (Universal Disc Format)  
Audio CDs  
DVD ROM  
DVD Video (see hardware requirements)  
DVD-R, CDI, CD-Midi, CD-R, CD-RW  
DVD Media  
- for the FX-5 CD-RW:  
The Freecom FX-5 reads and writes according to the following standards:  
MS-DOS data CDs (High Sierra, Mode 1 & Mode 2 complying with ISO 9660)  
Data – CDs (Joliet)  
CD ROM XA  
Mixed Mode CDs  
Kodak Photo CDs (single and multisession)  
UDF (Universal Disc Format)  
Audio CDs  
Mac: Volume, Files & Folders, Mac/ISO Hybrid  
The drive can read CD-RW discs, write and rewrite them, as well as saving data  
to CD-R media. The capacity of the CD-RW is 650/700 MB. CD-RW disks are only  
read-compatible with multiread-capable CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs as well as CD-  
RW drives.  
- for the FX-5 Combo CD-RW / DVD:  
See Freecom FX-5 DVD and FX-5 CD-RW  
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Precautionary Measures and General Notes  
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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-5.  
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:) After you have connected the FX-5, please start with the  
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  
ToastSoftwareforMac).SinceMacOS9.xsupportsonlyUSB1.1yourFX-5will  
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-5 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-5, 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. Click on the Freecom FX-5, then on "Properties" - "Settings". (The currently  
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-5 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-5 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  
automaticallybytheoperatingsystemafterpluggingtheFreecomFX-5intothe  
USB or FireWire port of the computer.  
2.1 USB version  
Driver installation under Windows 98 SE  
Your FX-5 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-5 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-5".  
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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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ONLY FX-5 CD-RW AND FX-5 COMBO CD-RW / DVD VERSION  
CHAPTER 3: The CD Recording Software  
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Installing the CD Recording Software  
Afterinstallingthe driver software,yourFreecom FX-5isnowabletoreadCD-ROMs.  
To record a blank CD, you must first install the writing software (for the  
masteringorthepacketwritingprocedure). Werecommendusingthesoftware  
which has been provided with your drive.  
The installation guide for the software is supplied on the same CD as the  
software. After installing the recording software, the drive is fully operational.  
Note: If you wish to use other software, please find out from the  
supplier whether his products support the Freecom FX-5 CD-RW / Combo  
CD-RW / DVD.  
3.1 Installing the Toast Software for Mac  
To install the "Toast" software application:  
1. Insert the "Toast Installer CD" in your CD-ROM drive.  
2. Double-click the "Toast" Installer.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install "Toast" on your hard disk.  
5. (OS 9.x:) You will need to restart your Mac.  
3.2 Special Instructions before Writing a CD  
Please note that writing CDs is principally a compact data transmission  
procedurewhichcanbedisruptedbyeventhesmallestmechanicaldisturbance.  
Never cleantheCD-R/CD-RWdrivewithacommerciallyavailableCDoraCD-  
ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.  
RecordableCDs(blanks)aremoresensitivethancommerciallyavailableCDs.  
Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on a CD.  
Do not stick any conventional labels on the CD-Rs, since the adhesive can  
attack the media. Special labels for CD-R media are available in retail  
computerstores.NeverremovealabelfromaCD-Rmediaotherwiseyouwill  
damage the protective layer and make the CD-R unusable.  
The drive recognizes the media as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R  
media is compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio  
players and work in most DVD-ROM drives.  
Note: For optimal results use high quality CD-R(W)s like Freecom  
CD-R(W)s 80 min / 700 MB only.  
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Installing the CD Recording Software  
3.3 Preparing to write a CD (PC only)  
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Before creating a CD:  
1. Byclicking "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:  
No sleep mode setting / no multitasking  
Close all open windows and other running programs (Anti Virus)  
Deactivate automatic recognition of CDs  
(in the Device Manager under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP)  
Deactivate the screen saver  
Log out of the network before starting the writing procedure (if applicable)  
Deactivate your modem  
3.4 Procedure for writing CDs  
There are two procedures for creating and writing your CDs.  
Mastering  
Packet Writing  
3.4.1 The Mastering procedure  
isaprocessforcreatingdataCDsandAudioCDs.Dataiscompiledontoa"Master  
CD" in one (single session) or several (multisession) writing procedures. During  
these procedures, the data is made compatible according to various industry  
standards, allowing for example audio CDs to be read by any CD player. The  
standards for new technology (for CD, video etc.) are prepared for data storage  
in special readable formats. Special programs such as "Easy CD Creator",  
"WinOnCD","CEQuadratToGo!","NeroBurningROM"arenecessarytoconvert  
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 XP.  
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3.4.2 The Packet Writing procedure  
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can be used to create CDs without starting a special mastering program. The  
Packet Writing procedure allows you to use blank CDs in combination with the  
Universal Disc Format (UDF), simular to an additional hard disk or floppy disk.  
You can write files directly from any Windows application to the CD using the  
same procedure as when writing to the hard disk. You can also copy files to the  
CD using 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 FX-5 CD-RW / Combo  
CD-RW / DVD.  
Following the installation of the software, you can start the writing procedure  
bysimplydraggingthefiletobewrittenintheExplorer/FileManager(Drag&Drop  
Principle), assuming there is a UDF-formatted blank disk in your CD-RW drive.  
ACD-RdiskcanonlybewrittenoncewiththeCD-Rdriveandpreviouslywritten  
files can be deleted but not overwritten. The great advantage of the CD-RW  
drive in conjunction with CD-RW media is that it allows you to rewrite to the  
media.  
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 cannot read self-written CDs.  
Note: Audio files must have the proper format (stereo, 16 bit and 44.1  
kHz sampling frequency) and must be supported by the CD recording  
software, forexample, *.wav. Someprogramsofferconversionfunctions.  
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 CD-RW drives (Freecom FX-5) must never be  
cleaned with a lens cleaning set!  
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Freecom Internet Service  
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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  
Support Hotline  
The following hotlines are available if you still are unable to get your Freecom  
device to work properly after reading the manual and the suggestions for  
correcting errors:  
Hotline  
Email  
België (NL)*  
Belgique (F)*  
Belgien (D)*  
Danmark  
0 78 25 00 00  
0 78 25 00 01  
0 78 25 00 02  
33 11 42 00  
020 37 68 09 50  
Deutschland  
Österreich  
France  
+49 (0)20 37 68 09 50 [email protected]  
01340 472 05  
015 888 0110  
62 82 13 67  
Nederland  
Norge  
Schweiz (D)  
Suisse (F)  
Suomessa  
Sverige  
0848 88 99 10  
0848 88 77 10  
03 - 6 10 13 82  
08 - 29 66 00  
01423 704 715  
+44 1423 704 715  
510 548 48 49  
United Kingdom  
Ireland  
USA  
other countries  
+31 (0) 1 58 88 01 10 [email protected]  
* (alléén in België/seulement pour la Belgique/nur in Belgien)  
If possible, try to call from a phone near your computer.  
Please have the following information on hand for your call:  
the serial number on the rear of your Freecom drive  
the revision no. of the "Freecom Manual and Driver" CD  
information on the power supply  
the version number of your operating system and the software you are  
having problems with  
the precise error description or error message displayed  
the name and the model of your computer and, in case it is needed, the  
installed hardware  
Is the problem reproduced every time?  
Has this problem occurred before? If it is a new one, have you recently  
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