Drag'n Drop CD+DVD HELP · 2013. 9. 27. · Drag'n Drop CD+DVD HELP Next Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to be the simplest software for making your own DISCs. You can create your

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD HELPNext

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to be the simplest software for making your own DISCs. You can create your own best Audio or DataDISCs that can be read with any PC. With Drag'n Drop CD+DVD you can also create backup copies of your original Data or AudioDISCs.

The basic operation of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is the user-friendly "Drag and Drop".

Data Music DISC Backup

Operation is simple: Select the files that you wish to copy, drag and drop them into the BOX that corresponds to the DISC format youwish to create and click the orange arrow button( ) to begin recording.

- How to use Drag'n Drop CD+DVD - Let's make an Audio CD - Let's make a Data DISC - Let's backup a DISC- Useful hints- Troubleshooting - User registration - For technical support - How to upgrade - How to get updates - About Drag'n Drop CD+DVD - Notes

This help file gives explanations regarding both this software, and drives that support the writing of CD and DVD media. Please consultyour PC or drive user manuals in order to confirm that your drive supports the writing of CD and DVD media, and to confirm the types ofmedia that can be written to.

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How to use Drag'n Drop CD+DVDBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to record DISCs by dragging and dropping data or audio information contained in files onto icons onthe desktop. Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is configured to start automatically if you see the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon in the Windows TaskTray, the application is already running.

If you do not see the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon, the Delayed Resident function may be in effect. (Please refer to "Delayed ResidentFunction" for more details) Please refer to the next section, "Three Ways to Start", for details on how to manually start the application.

- Three ways to start - How to end the application

- Basic Operation

- Task Tray Icon

- What are "BOXes"?

- BOX sub-menu

- How to remove a disc drive correctly

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Three ways to startBack Next

This chapter describes how to start Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. There are three ways to start the application.

- Let's use the "Delayed Resident" function - Start as an application

- Start the application when you need to

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Let's use "delayed resident" functionBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to launch automatically when you start Windows allowing you to record DISCs whenever you wish. Ifyou do not wish to record DISCs immediately after starting Windows, you can set a pre-determined time delay before the applicationstarts.

This feature is called "Delayed Resident", because it will delay the execution of the application after starting Windows until the pre-set"Delay" time has expired. For example, if you set the delay time to 300 seconds, the application will load approximately 5 minutes afterWindows starts. (After about 5 minutes passes you will see Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's BOXes appear on screen) This delay time can beadjusted using [Task tray] - right-click the [Drag'n Drop CD+DVD] icon - [Setting] - [Delayed resident time].From Version 3 onwards, inaddition to using the start tray icon to display the Settings screen, you can now also access the Settings screen by right clicking in abox, and at the top of the displayed menu, select "Common menu" -> "Settings".

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Start as an applicationBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can be started as a normal application by selecting [Start] - [Program] - [Drag'n Drop CD+DVD] - [Drag'n DropCD+DVD] This manual method overrides the delayed resident function and forces the application to launch.

The following can be activated from the program menu.

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD:

Starts Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Help:

Displays the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Help (this file).

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Home:

Drag'n Drop Displays the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD web page. Please ensure you are connected to the Internet first.

No-Click Backup Auto-Grabber:

In Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Version 3, you can now use the world's first "No-Click Backup" function.

No-Click Backup Auto-Grabber Help:

You can refer to the help file that gives detailed instructions for using Auto-Grabber.

FAQ:

Displays the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Please ensure you are connected to the Internet first.

User Registration/ Support:

Carry out Drag'n Drop CD+DVD User Registration. Please ensure you are connected to the Internet first.


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Start the application when you need toBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD comes with another useful feature: You can select files, folders, Audio files (WMA, WAV's..) or Audio tracks(CD-DA), right-click on the selected files, and then select "Send to" and specifying the target DISC Recorder drive. Then, simply recorda DISC by clicking the orange arrow button on the BOX that contains the DISC type you wish to make. For example, [Select files,folders, Audio files or Audio tracks] - [Right-click] - [Send to] - [Drive X for Drag'n Drop CD+DVD (where x represents the drive letter ofthe DISC Recorder)] - [Select what kind of DISC you wish to make, Data DISC or Music CD] - [Click the orange arrow button on thetarget BOX to begin recording].

* This function does not support Windows98. Sorry. * If you attempt to specify multiple large data sizes when using this function, then OS limitations may mean this is not accepted. If anerror message is displayed, please reduce the number of selected files and try again.


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How to end the applicationBack Next

When you want to end Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, right-click the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon in the Windows Task Tray and select,"Exit". If you wish to hide the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD BOXes, double-click the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon in the Windows Task Tray; thiswill toggle the display of the BOXes on and off.

If you already dropped files that you need to write...

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD remembers files that were dropped into each BOX, so next time the application starts, you can continue from thelast operation.

If the file names, folder names and locations were moved or renamed, then Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can no longer continue the lastoperation


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Basic OperationBack Next

The basic operation of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is to drag, drop & burn data to a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW recordable media disc.

1. Let's create a compilation Audio CD.From your collection of Audio CDs, you can select albums and tracks that you wish to make a compilation Audio CD from. Insert oneAudio CD at a time into the DISC Recorder drive, (Note: When you insert an Audio CD, your default CD player will launch automaticallyto being playback. Close your default CD player application before running Drag'n Drop CD+DVD) double click "My computer", selectthe drive icon which represents your DISC Recorder and drag and drop the icon into the Music BOX. The "Audio CD Layout Window"will launch automatically. Select the desired track(s) and click the single green arrow to export the audio information into the Audio CDLayout on the right hand side of the window. Repeat this process for the rest of your Audio CDs until you have exported all of thedesired tracks. You can also select, drag and drop the drive icon for the DISC Recorder from Windows Explorer instead of "MyComputer" or simply drag and drop audio data in WMA or WAV file format to the Music BOX to create a compilation Audio CD. Forfurther details about creating compilation Audio CDs from WMA & WAV files, please see "Let's make Audio CD".

2. Let's back up a DISCYou can back up your DISCs very easily. Simply insert the original DISC that you wish to make a backup copy of and either drag anddrop the drive icon belonging to the source DISC from "My Computer" or Windows Explorer to the DISC Backup BOX or double-click theDISC Backup BOX, select the "DISC Backup Option" tab and select the location of the source drive. For further information on how tobackup the DISC, please refer to "Let's backup DISC".

3. Let's write data files and foldersSelect files and folders that you would like to record onto a DISC, drag and drop them into the Data BOX and when the word, "Ready",is displayed on the BOX, you may begin recording. Click the orange arrow button on the upper right-hand corner of the BOX to beginrecording the DISC. You can also add additional files and folders to the Data BOX or 'Data Layout' window before recording the targetDISC. Before recording, insert a blank CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW disc into the DISC Recorder drive and click the orange arrow buttonon the BOX. For further information on Data DISC recording, please refer to, "Let's make a Data DISC".

Display Progress Dialog in Recording Clicking on the disc create button initiates recording to the DISC. When recording a large amount of data, sometimes the progresspercentage display at the top right of the Drag'n Drop CD BOX and the write progress status at the bottom of the BOX do not showenough detail to be useful. This has been improved with Drag'n Drop CD Ver2.10. Now a "Write Progress Dialog" box is displayed onthe screen when a recording session has been initiated, showing an accurate detail view of the session progress.

If you do not wish to see this dialog box after initiating a recording session, simply click on the "Close" button. Closing this window willhave no effect on the progress of the recording session. If you wish to turn this feature off permanently, click the checkbox that says,"Do not display this window." You can turn this feature ON/OFF by right clicking on the task tray icon and then selecting [Settings] ->[Other Settings] -> [Display Progress Dialog].


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Task Tray IconBack Next

When Drag'n Drop CD+DVD starts, an icon on the Windows Task Tray will be displayed. Drag'n Drop CD+DVD settings and helpfulinformation can be accessed by right-clicking this icon. From Version 3 onwards, you can also display or select the same menu byright clicking the top of the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Box, and from the menu that is displayed, selecting "Common menu" at the top.

1. User Registration / Support

From this page, you can register with us to obtain, product information updates, bug fix information and FAQs. Note: You must beconnected to the Internet to access this Web page.

2. Version

The "Version" menu displays version information for your copy of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. This information is needed in order to receivetechnical support.

3. HELP

Launches the on-line HELP file you are currently reading.

4. Settings

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's various settings are configured from here.

- Select BOX

"Select BOX" shows the number of supported CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW recorders connected to the PC. There are three BOXes (DataDISC, DISC Backup & Music CD) associated with each DISC recorder. By checking or unchecking a recorder's BOX (such as a MusicCD BOX), you can enable or disable certain BOXes displayed on the desktop. If you have multiple drives connected, you can limit thenumber of BOXes displayed on the desktop at one time, by un-checking some of the BOXes associated with different recorders that youwould not normally use.

- BOX size

“BOX size” can be configured as small or large. While the application must be restarted whenever "BOX size" is changed, any data youhave dropped into a BOX will be retained after the program has been restarted.

- Skin set selection

Using this function, you can change the appearance of the BOX.

- Don't display Tool Tip Help By checking the 'Hide' option, Tool Tip Help will be disabled. Tool Tip Help is a help dialog box that appears over an object when themouse pointer is placed on the object for more than a few seconds.

- Don't display the disc information

Select this check box to prevent the display of disc information.

- Stay Resident upon startup

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to make DISCs whenever you wish so the application stays resident. (The application does not needto be manually executed) But if you wish to disable the resident feature, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD will not start automatically uponWindows or system startup. If automatic startup is disabled, the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Windows Task Tray icon will not be displayed onthe desktop. Note: You can always run the application manually by selecting the ’Drag'n Drop CD+DVD'’ shortcut in [Start] - [Programs]- [Drag'n Drop CD+DVD] - [Drag'n Drop CD+DVD]

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- Temporary folder

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD uses a temporary folder to create and store DISC images during actual DISC recording. You can specify thelocation of the temporary folder and use the browse button to search your local hard drive(s) for empty space.

- Delayed resident time

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD comes with delayed resident function. This function will delay the execution of the application until the pre-set"Delay" time has expired after Windows startup. This avoids additional waiting time while Drag'n Drop CD+DVD loads into memoryduring system startup or reboot, but still allows you to create a DISC after a specified time without having to manually launch theapplication. The delayed resident time feature can be set up to 999 seconds; approximately 16 minutes.

- Semi-transparent Setting

For Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems only, you can configure the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD BOXes so they are semi-transparent.When the mouse approaches, the BOX appears to float in the air.

- Selecting a Skin Set

You may use this function to change the appearance of BOXes.

- Other settings

If this button is pushed, other settings can be set up.

- Box separation

When this check box is set to ON, any BOX can be separated from any linked group of BOXes by dragging it rapidly away from theothers. Settings can be altered to change the mouse-drag speed necessary to unlink one BOX from the others. Please see below forfurther details about this function.

Speed - Input a value from 1 to 99. The higher the value, the lower the speed necessary to separate the BOX from the others.

Sensitivity - Input a value from 1 to 255. The higher the value the easier it is to separate a BOX from the others.

- Use vacuum effect

When this function is checked, files will be dropped onto a BOX with a vacuum/swirl effect.

- Display Latest Information Notifications

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD includes a function where upon startup, the program can check for the latest information stored on the company'sdedicated Internet HTTP server. The program determines if the PC is connected to the Internet, and if it is, accesses the server. In theevent of information regarding problems with Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, updates, and revised FAQs or notifications, a notification windowcan be displayed asking if you would like to view these with a browser.To enable this function, ensure the "Display Latest Information" check box is ON ( ). Furthermore, some firewall software will detectthat Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is attempting to access the Internet, and will display a warning message on the screen. Because configuringthe firewall so that it blocks access means the program will not be possible to access the latest Drag'n Drop CD+DVD information, werecommend that you grant the program access.

* Please note that if you are using a dialup adapter or other functions that automatically connect to the Internet using telephone lines,please be aware that the OS may connect to the Internet in response to a request from Drag'n Drop CD. We recommend that youconfigure your time-out settings in order that you do not remain connected to the Internet. If you do not want Drag'n Drop CD+DVD tocheck for latest notifications, please ensure the "Display Latest Information" check box is OFF ( ).

- Display the Write Progress Dialog

When clicking the Disc Create Button( ) and commencing recording, you may display the "Write Progress Dialog" window that givesmore detailed progress.

5. Record Music from your Audio CDs

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can convert the audio track information from an Audio CD (CD-DA: Compact Disc Digital Audio) into WAV orWMA files and store them on your hard drive.

6. Boxes always on top

This function always displays Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's BOXes on top of other application windows.

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When Drag'n Drop BOXes become scattered on the desktop, misplaced somewhere on the screen, or become missing (moved offscreen), you can use this function to arrange the BOXes neatly at the middle right-hand side of the desktop.

8. Show Boxes

This function toggles the display of BOXes on and off. If you need to hide a BOX temporarily a moment, use this function to turn thedisplay off. You can also double-click the Windows Task Tray icon to perform the same function.

9. Exit

This function ends the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD application.


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What are "BOXes"?Back Next

BOXes can be thought of as a type of bin. Just like recyclable or non-recyclable bottles and cans can be sorted in different bins;similarly DISCs are recorded and formatted in different data types. If you wish to record an Audio CD, select, drag and drop audio files(WMA's and/or WAVs) or Audio CD tracks (CD-DA tracks associated with an Audio CD) into the 'Audio CD' BOX. (The BOX with themusical notes imprinted on the front) Document files, pictures (GIFs, JPEGs, etc..), movies (MPGs, AVIs, etc..) and application filesfrom data CDs can be recorded to a Data DISC by dragging and dropping into the "Data" BOX.

You can access the Audio CD & Music CD editing layout windows by double-clicking their respective BOXes. (Note: The DISC BackupBOX does not have an editing window. Since it does direct DISC-to-DISC copying, there is no need to edit the information being copied.)After dragging and dropping the files or information you wish to record onto the appropriate BOX, click the orange arrow record buttonin the upper right-hand corner of the BOX.

Different BOXes

- Music BOX

The BOX for recording Audio CDs.

- Data BOX

The box for recording Data DISCs.

- DISC Backup BOX

The BOX for making a backup copy of a DISC. You can back up Audio or Data DISCs.

(Note: Copyright protected DISCs such as certain PC Games cannot be duplicated)

BOX Information

DISC Types: drag and drop files and folders into that box, and it displays the type of DISC that will be created. This is shown at the topof the box, where "Data", "Music", or "DISC Backup" is displayed. Additionally, file types are displayed in the Data BOX with images ofa document for Data BOXes, a musical note for Music BOXes, and a DISC for DISC Backup.

Drive Letter: The drive letters allocated for the BOX is displayed. DISC Backup BOXes have the source drive name on the left, and thedrive name for the drive to be written to on the right.

Disc Create Button: If data is entered in the BOX, the "Disc Create Button( )" is displayed at top right. Click this button tocommence writing.

Progress % Display: Click the "Disc Create Button( )", and the progress status is displayed. Please note that some drives mayrequire you to wait a short while even after the display has reached 100%.

Meter: A crossbar that gives a visual display of the state of progress and disc capacity at the bottom of the BOX. This gives acomposite display of several parameters.

File and Folder Drop Quantity: Displays in green the size of files and folders that have been dragged and dropped into the BOX. If it isanticipated that this size will not fit onto a single DISC, then the meter color changes to red.

Status of Loaded DISC: If a normal CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DISC that can not be added to is inserted into the disc drive, data can notbe written to the DISC. In these cases, the display shows red. If a DISC that can be added to is inserted into the drive, the useablePage 12

capacity is displayed in yellow. When files and folders that you wish to write are dropped in the BOX, that capacity is displayed in greento the right of the yellow. Furthermore, if it is anticipated that the size of the files that have been dropped into the box exceeds the DISCcapacity (can not fit onto one DISC), this is displayed in red.

Standard blank disc capacity is 74 minutes (650MB).

Write Progress: When you click the "Disc Create Button( )", this meter changes to a progress bar meter that displays the writeprogress. This is synchronized with the numerical percentage display shown at the top of the BOX.

Status Display Message: The status is displayed with simple English words in the lower middle of the BOX. For details of themessages, please refer to "BOX Status Display Messages" below.

Tool Tips: Hold the mouse cursor over the DISC type text (where Data, Music, or DISC Backup are written) at the top of the BOX forseveral seconds, and a simple message will be displayed explaining what can be done in that BOX.

BOX Drag and Drop Processing Status: The processing that is required when dragging and dropping many files and folders into theBOX can take some time. In order to determine whether Drag'n Drop CD+DVD has stopped responding, a small progress bar (arectangular bar that displays progress) that displays the processing of the files and folders that have been dragged and dropped into theBOX is displayed in the middle of the BOX.

BOX progress indication messages

The desktop BOXes display progress messages to inform you about which stage the recording process is in.

Ready: Files or information have been dropped, and the DISC is ready to record.

Test Write: Performing a test write on DISC.

Write: Recording DISC.

Finalizing: Finishing the Record process. (Writing a table of Contents, etc..).

Finished: Recording is complete.

Verify: Verifying that data was recorded properly to DISC.

Check: An error occurred during the recording process. (Check your DISC)

Canceled: Process has been canceled.

Empty: The BOX is empty (No data to be written has been specified.)

* The above message means that the BOX is empty, when nothing is displayed.

Moving the BOX

You can move the Drag'n Drop BOX to where you want on the desktop. Move the mouse cursor over the box and drag using the leftmouse button. You can more Drag'n Drop BOX accurately using the "Automatic Snap-to Function." When BOXes approach each other,they snap together as if attracted by magnets.

If you wish to cancel the snap-to function and position the BOXes individually, carry out the same action while holding down the SHIFTkey. Only the BOX being controlled by the mouse will be moved. Clicking on the BOX with mouse and moving it will detach the BOX.

Additionally, holding down the right mouse button and clicking the left button will detach that BOX only. Use this feature when you wishto control the PC with one hand.

* If there is no messages displayed on the BOX, there are no files or tracks to record. If the boxes become stuck to each other, you can separate them by clicking the mouse on them and shaking them. Also, if you rightclick on a BOX and at the same time left click, you can separate that BOX. These functions make it very convenient to operate the PCwith one hand.


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BOX sub-menuBack Next

Right-clicking a Drag'n Drop BOX will open a sub-menu containing program options available for the BOX selected. Corresponding menuoptions are listed below for each BOX's sub-menu:

Music BOX sub-menu

DISC Backup BOX sub-menu

Data BOX sub-menu

[Music BOX]

1. Common menu

You can also click on the top of the box to display or select the same menu as that displayed when right clicking on the Drag'n DropCD+DVD start tray icon. You can select and change settings to functions which are not dependent on each box.

2. Start recording

This sub-menu option does the same thing as pressing the "Start record" button , the orange arrow in the upper-right hand corner ofthe Music BOX.

3. Open layout

It is possible to load Layout files that were created by Music BOX or "Audio CD layout window". The layout information is not an audiofile. but it contains information about which audio files are used and in what order.

4. Save layout

It is possible to save layout information for audio data dropped in the Music BOX or information edited in "Audio CD layout window".Saved layout information can be retrieved from "Open layout". Please note that once the "Record" button is pushed and an Audio CD issuccessfully created, information such as audio file data is erased automatically.The layout information of a Music disc is cleared whenAudio CD creation is completed successfully. If you want to save layout information, choose "Save layout" before pushing the "Record"button.

5. Edit layout

"Edit layout" launches the "Audio CD Layout" window, which allows you to extract digital audio data from an Audio CD and record it to acompilation Audio CD. This menu can also be accessed by double-clicking the Music BOX.

6. Clear layout

This sub-menu option clears the entries in the Music BOX. After recording an Audio CD from audio files or audio tracks, the audio trackentries in the Music BOX are automatically cleared. If you wish to cancel the "Audio CD Layout" before recording a CD, select thismenu option to clear the dropped audio files.

7. Clear all temporary files

This sub-menu option clears all temporary files created in the Music BOX. Usually after extracting digital audio information to the harddrive (this information is stored in temporary files and saved to a Drag'n Drop CD+DVD folder) and then recording an Audio CD, theassociated temporary files are automatically deleted. If you happen to cancel the Audio CD creation process after extracting audiotracks, the information will remain on your hard drive in temporary files. Use of this sub-menu option clears those temporary files thatremain after this type of cancellation.

8. Refresh capacity

Usually the remaining capacity of a used DISC (in this case a used DISC is a multi-session formatted CD-R or CD-RW disc which hasnot been closed) will be displayed as a yellow bar on the Music or Data BOX. If an automatic refresh (eject or insert disc) does notdisplay the correct remaining capacity, use this sub-menu option to display the correct information. (Note: If a blank CD-R/RW orDVD-R/RW disc is inserted into the DISC Recorder drive, the remaining capacity displayed on a desktop BOX will be gray, meaningthat the Recordable media has not been written to yet; if the remaining capacity displayed is a full red bar, the Recordable media is fullor closed and can no longer be written to).

9. Erase RW disc

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If the CD-RW or DVD-RW media inserted in the DISC Recorder already has data written to it, this sub-menu option erases or formatsthe data on the RW medium to return it to a blank state. There are two options for erasing:, -Quick and Full. Quick erase only erasesthe control area of the disc so the operation executes very fast. If you wish to erase the entire disc, use the 'Full erase' option. (Note:The time it takes to complete a 'Full Erase' procedure, depends on the maximum write speed of your DISC recorder and RW medium.Also, please note that most home stereo CD players cannot play CD-RW discs formatted in CD-DA: Compact Disc Digital Audio).

- Forced EraseIn some cases, Windows will fail to recognize an RW Media disc after a failed write session, and attempting to erase this disc and startover will not work since the the "Start" button on the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD "Erase RW disc" is not activated (grayed out). In somecases, it is possible to perform a "Forced Erase" for this type of disc. Follow the steps below to attempt erasing a disc with thisproblem.

[Right-click on the BOX] - [Select "Erase RW disc" from the submenu] - [Activate the extended checkbox ] - [Press the "ForcedErase" button]

If an error still occurs after performing the steps above, this means that the RW Media disc is unrecoverable, and cannot be used.

10. Options (Recording type)

- Recording speedThis sub-menu option sets the DISC recording speed. Usually, selecting "Max" will result in the fastest recording time, but the settingcan be adjusted to slow down the recording speed. If you encounter buffer-underruns during recording, change the setting to a lowerrecording speed. (4x, 2x, etc.)

Where the supported drive supports writing to both CD and DVD media, this column is displayed so that you can specify the writingspeed for both CD and DVD. You can specify individually the desired writing speeds for both types of media.

- Recording typeThere are three recording types: "Test Only", "Record Only" and "Test and if OK, record". You can select whatever option is necessarybefore recording.


Use this sub-menu option to launch our User Registration Web page where you can register with us to receive useful productinformation and product update patches when they become available. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access this Webpage.

12. HELP

This sub-menu shows help information.

13. Eject disc

This sub-menu option ejects the DISC Recorder drive tray to remove Recordable media. (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW discs)

[DISC Backup BOX]

1. Common menu


2. Start recording

This sub-menu option does the same thing as pressing the "Start record" button , the orange arrow in the upper-right hand corner ofthe DISC Backup BOX.

3. Cancel source drive

This sub-menu option cancels the selection of the source drive for DISC backup. If there is no source drive set (right-click the DISCBackup BOX, select Options - DISC Backup Options - Source), this option is grayed out and cannot be used. (Note: If the DISCRecorder is the only drive available on the PC, the source and target drive are the same; this is very similar to a floppy diskette backupoperation with only one floppy drive)

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5. Erase RW disc

If the CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW media inserted in the DISC Recorder already has data written to it, this sub-menu option erases orformats the data on the RW medium to return it to a blank state. There are two options for erasing:, -Quick and Full. Quick erase onlyerases the control area of the disc so the operation is very fast. If you wish to erase the entire disc, use the 'Full erase' option. (Note:The time it takes to complete a 'Full Erase' procedure, depends on the maximum write speed of your DISC recorder and RW medium.Also, please note that most home stereo CD players cannot play CD-RW discs formatted in CD-DA: Compact Disc Digital Audio).




6. Options (Recording type) - Recording speed

This sub-menu selects the DISC recording speed. Normally, selecting "Max" would let you record with minimum amount of time, but itcan be slowed down using this sub-menu. If you encounter problems with buffer-underruns, slow down the recording speed with thissub-menu.

- Recording type

There are three recording types: "Test only", "Record only" and "Test and if OK, record". You can select the necessary type when youstart recording. However, when writing to DVD+RW/+R media in a drive that supports this media type, testing is not required, as writingis guaranteed when using a DVD+RW/+R drive, even without a test write. If you specify "Test Only" or "Write After Testing" when usingDVD+RW/+R media in Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, then a screen stating that this is not possible will be displayed before writing, and this willask you if you wish to continue with writing. The "Record and verify" function automatically verifies the written data. "Verify read only" attempts to read the written data to see if thereare any read errors. "Byte compare" compares the written data against what was written from the source drive. If there is only one DISCrecorder, the "Byte compare" is not possible, so this function is grayed out.

(DISC Backup Options) - Source drive

This menu selects the source drive of the backup. - Backup source drive

Once you select the source drive for backup, the application remembers which drive is used for backup, so you do not have to specifythe drive when looking for the source disc. You simply place the source disc into the drive and click the "Start" button , which is anorange arrow at the upper right hand corner of the DISC Backup BOX.



8. HELP

This sub-menu shows this help file. By selecting help from DISC Backup BOX, the help file for DISC Backup BOX will be shown.

9. Eject disc

This sub-menu option ejects the DISC Recorder drive tray to remove the Recordable media. (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW discs)

[Data BOX]

1. Common menu


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2. Start recording

This sub-menu option does the same thing as pressing the "Start record" button , the orange arrow in the upper-right hand corner ofthe Data BOX.

3. Open layout

It is possible to load a file containing information about files or folders to be recorded to the DISC of Data BOX or Data layout window.This layout information is neither a file nor a folder, but it contains information about which data files are used and in what order. It isused to create the same or similar DISCs by storing file and folder structure information.

4. Save layout

It is possible to save layout information for data dropped in the Data BOX or information edited in the Data layout window. Recordedlayout information can be retrieved from "Open layout ". Please note that once a Data DISC is created successfully, layout informationis cleared automatically. If you want to use the layout information again, we suggest you select layout save before pushing the "Record"button.

5. Edit layout

"Edit layout" launches the "Data Layout" window, which allows you to edit the layout (file & folder structure, names, organization, etc..)of all files and folders that are dragged and dropped into the Data BOX or "Data Layout" window itself. This menu can also be accessedby double-clicking the Data BOX.

6. Clear layout

This sub-menu option clears the entries in the Data BOX. After recording a Data DISC, all data files and folders in the "Data Layout"window are automatically cleared. If you wish to cancel the "Data Layout" before recording a DISC, select this menu option to clear thedropped files and folders.

7. Refresh capacity

Usually the remaining capacity of a used DISC (in this case a used DISC is a multi-session formatted CD-R or CD-RW disc which hasnot been closed) will be displayed as a yellow bar on the Music or Data BOX. If an automatic refresh (eject or insert disc) does notdisplay the correct remaining capacity, use this sub-menu option to display the correct information. (Note: If a blank CD-R/RW orDVD-R/RW disc is inserted into the DISC Recorder drive, the remaining capacity displayed on a desktop BOX will be gray meaning thatthe Recordable media has not been written to; if the remaining capacity displayed is a full red bar, the Recordable media is full orclosed and can no longer be written to).

8. Erase RW disc

If the CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW media inserted in the DISC Recorder already has data written to it, this sub-menu option erases orformats the data on the RW medium to return it to a blank state. There are two options for erasing:, -Quick and Full. Quick erase onlyerases the control area of the disc so the operation is very fast. If you wish to erase the entire disc, use the 'Full erase' option. (Note:The time it takes to complete a 'Full Erase' procedure, depends on the maximum write speed of your DISC recorder and RW medium.Also, please note that most home stereo CD players cannot play CD-RW discs formatted in CD-DA: Compact Disc Digital Audio).




9. Options (Recording type) - Recording speed

This sub-menu selects the DISC recording speed. Normally, selecting "Max" would let you record with minimum amount of time, but itcan be slowed down using this sub-menu. If you encounter problems with buffer-underruns, slow down the recording speed with thissub-menu.

Where the supported drive supports writing to both CD and DVD media, this column is displayed so that you can specify the writingspeed for both CD and DVD.

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- Recording type

There are three recording types: "Test only", "Record only" and "Test and if OK, record". You can select the necessary type when youstart recording.The "Record and verify" function automatically verifies the written data. "Verify read only" attempts to read the written data to see if thereare any read errors. "Byte compare" compares the written data against what was written from the source drive.

The verify function on other general writing software checks only physical sectors, whereas the verify on Drag'n Drop CD+DVD has theadvanced feature of mounting the written disc in the operating system, so that it can check that the written data is able to be readcorrectly. As a result, in some environments, the OS may display a popup window upon detecting the insertion of a disc, and theautorun function may run a program. If this happens, please close the program.

- Close disc

Data CDs can be "closed." Closing a disc prevents any further writing or modifying of the CD, even if extra space is still available. Oncethe disc is "Closed", it cannot be re-opened to continue writing, so you must use this feature with care.

(Data CD Options)

- File System

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD supports the "ISO9660 Level 1" and "Joliet" file systems. The default file system is "Joliet". This allows you torecord files and folders with long file names.

- Cache size

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to record with most suitable cache setting. Cache size is the size of the buffered data on the cacheto be stored prior to the actual data recording. Bigger cache size increases the level of safety, but also increases the total time neededto record. Reducing the cache size shortens the amount of recording time, but requires faster PC. When specifying the size, if there arefiles smaller than that size in the group of files that are to be written, then these files undergo pre-processing, where they are convertedinto an image, in order to prevent buffer underruns.

- CD-ROM Mode

The CD-ROM can be either "Mode1"or "Mode2". Normally, either setting is fine. If you encounter any problems, changing to the othersetting may help.

- Set one of the following options, before writing additional data to a used disc.

This sub-menu enables you to either add to the existing data or delete existing data and start new session all over again. If thischeckbox is OFF (no check), then the existing data will be ignored and the data on the CD will only be the data currently being written. If this checkbox is ON (checked), then the newly written data will be appended to the existing data. If the existing data has the samefolder names or file names as the appended data, then the following rule will apply.

- Overwrite exiting file and folders

If there are similar file or folder names on the disc already, they will be overwritten by the new files and folders currently being recorded.

- Do not overwrite existing files and folders

If there are similar file or folder names on the disc already, then the existing files and folders with that/those name(s) will not beoverwritten. If the same files or folders are often updated, use the overwrite option rather than this one to prevent data loss from files andfolders not being updated.

- Prompt me first before overwriting existing files with the same name.

This option prompts you to confirm overwrites of old files or folders with new files or folders of the same name.

(Data DVD Options)

- Cache size

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is designed to record with most suitable cache setting. Cache size is the size of the buffered data on the cacheto be stored prior to the actual data recording. Bigger cache size increases the level of safety, but also increases the total time neededto record. Reducing the cache size shortens the amount of recording time, but requires faster PC. When specifying the size, if there arefiles smaller than that size in the group of files that are to be written, then these files undergo pre-processing, where they are convertedinto an image, in order to prevent buffer underruns.

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- Set one of the following options, before writing additional data to a used disc.

This sub-menu enables you to either add to the existing data or delete existing data and start new session all over again. If thischeckbox is OFF (no check), then the existing data will be ignored and the data on the CD will only be the data currently being written. If this checkbox is ON (checked), then the newly written data will be appended to the existing data. If the existing data has the samefolder names or file names as the appended data, then the following rule will apply.

- Overwrite exiting file and folders

If there are similar file or folder names on the disc already, they will be overwritten by the new files and folders currently being recorded.

- Do not overwrite existing files and folders

If there are similar file or folder names on the disc already, then the existing files and folders with that/those name(s) will not beoverwritten. If the same files or folders are often updated, use the overwrite option rather than this one to prevent data loss from files andfolders not being updated.

- Prompt me first before overwriting existing files with the same name.

This option prompts you to confirm overwrites of old files or folders with new files or folders of the same name.



11. HELP

This sub-menu shows the help files. Selecting the help option from the Data BOX, will show the help files for the Data BOX.

12. Eject disc This sub-menu option ejects the DISC Recorder drive tray to remove the Recordable media. (CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW discs)


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Disc information displayBack Next

This function displays information about the disc in Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. For example, when a recordable disc is inserted into thedrive, this function will let you know how much additional data can be written to the disc. This information will be displayed when youhold the mouse cursor near any of the BOX meters (horizontal bar on the BOX that visually indicates progress and capacity information)on the desktop. Some of the information displayed is common to all BOXes, and some of the information is unique to each BOX. Seethe following for a more detailed explanation.

[Common Information] (This information is displayed in all BOXes)

Disc Format

Indicates the format of the media currently inserted. (Data CD, Music CD, etc.)

Disc Type

Indicates the type of media currently inserted (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.).

Used Space

Indicates the amount of space already used on the media. (*1)

Free Space

Indicates the space available on the media. (*2)

*1: Capacity/ volume amounts indicated for an Audio CD will differ depending on whether the information is viewed from the Music BOXor the other BOXes.

*2: NOTE: Only CD-R/ RW Discs that have been recorded using the Data BOX can be appended with additional data.

[Data BOX]

Total Size

Indicates the total size of all files dropped onto the Data BOX.

Estimated number of discs

Indicates the estimated number of discs required to record all of the data dropped onto the Data BOX. The number of discs required isbased on the remaining capacity of the disc currently inserted. Therefore, you should insert a blank disc before proceeding in order toget an accurate estimate of the number of blank discs required.

[DISC Backup BOX]

Source Drive

Indicates the drive letter(s) for the source and destination drives to be used for disc backup.

Type of source disc

Indicates the format of the media currently inserted.

Total size of source disc

Indicates the total capacity of the media currently inserted.

[Music BOX]

Added tracks

Indicates the number of audio tracks (the number of files) added to the Music BOX for recording.

Total Time

Indicates the total time of the all of the audio tracks added to the Music BOX.

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How to remove a disc drive correctlyBack Next

Your PC will not work normally unless the CD-RW drive, DVD-R/RW drive, DVD+RW/+R drive etc. is removed correctly under Windows2000 Professional or Windows Me. Please follow this procedure to remove the drive correctly.

Additionally, even if you are using WindowsXP Professional or WindowsXP Home Edition, please be aware that ejecting the drive in thefollowing way may help prevent the system becoming unstable.

How to remove the drive correctly:

1. Confirm Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is static.Please make sure that the Data Layout Window, Audio CD Layout Window, and the RecordMusic window for Drag'n Drop CD+DVD are not opened.

2. Close the dialog window of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.Please close the window if various settings dialog windows of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD areopened.

3. Confirm the drive is not recording.Please wait until all drive activity is finished.

4. Click the icon with the mouse.If the drive is removable, is displayed in the task bar. When clicking this icon with themouse, a list of all removable hardware will be displayed.

5. Select the drive you want to remove.Please note that the description of the drive is sometimes different from the modelname/model No.,. (If you do not know which drive you should remove, please read How tospecify the selected drive.) Choose the drive you want to remove and click "Stop".

6. Wait for the message that says you can safely remove the drive, then remove it.

Do not remove any drive from PC When it's reading or writing because data could be lost regardless of the OS.

How to Specify the Selected Drive:When using a removable drive, most drive manufacturers give explanations of how to remove the drive in the drive's manuals, however ifthis information is not available, you may remove the drive with the following method, and confirm this with the name displayed with theicon.

1. Start the PC with the drive removed.

2. If the Drive Remove icon is displayed, click the icon and make a note of the displayed list.(If this icon is not displayed, there is no need to make a note)

3. Shut down windows, connect the drive, and restart the computer.

4. Click the Drive Remove icon and compare the contents of the lists.

5. The drive name that was added to the display list is that of the removable drive.

Where the product name and the name displayed by the Drive Remove icon differ, this display is particular to that OS, and is notindicative of a problem with the PC, the drive, or software. In addition, because inquiries and regarding hardware problems, including thisissue, are not covered by Drag'n Drop CD+DVD technical support, therefore please try the "How to specify the selected drive" asdetailed above.

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Let's make an Audio CDBack Next

There are several ways to make an Audio CD.

1. Make your own best Audio CD.

You can select tracks from your favorite albums or singles to create your own best of CDs.

For details, go to "Creating an Audio CD Compilation from several CDs".

2. Create Audio CD from WMA or WAV files

You can also create an Audio CD from music data files such as WMA or WAV format files.

For details, go to "From WMA or WAV files"

3. Audio CD and music data mix

You can create an Audio CD by mixing Audio CD tracks and music data.

For details, go to "Music CDs and music data mixing".

- Audio CD Layout Window

- Creating an Audio CD Compilation from several CDs

- From WMA or WAV files

- Audio CD and music data mix

- Notes on creating Audio CD


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Audio CD Layout WindowBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD comes with "Audio CD Layout Window". This feature is very simple to use. When you can select a desired trackfrom a source CD, the track is played back so you can make sure that it is the one you want. Digital data is then read from the sourcetrack and preparation for music CD recording is made. You can also modify the order of the tracks. After editing your track selections,you can either click the lower right "Record" button , or close the window and press the orange "record" button on the MusicBOX.

1.Source CD:

Select the source CD-Recorder drive letter. If your PC has only one recorder, you do not need to change the recorder selection.

2.Media size:

You can select from 21min, 63min, 74min, and 79min (type80) blank CDs. By selecting the blank CD size beforehand, the Audio CDLayout Window will tell you if your selected tracks will fit onto the blank CD.

3.Best Album Information:

Total time (remaining time): This time indicator shows the total time of the selected tracks (and music files) and remaining time on theblank CD.

4.Digital Audio Extraction:

This bar indicates the progress of the digital data read from the music CD.

5.Audio CD track Information:

This BOX shows the tracks on the source CD. The track number indicates the song number. Time indicates the length of each track.

6.Best Album Track Info:

"No." indicates the track order of CD to be recorded.

7.Track Name:

The "CD-Track No." column shows the number of track on the source CD .

8.Time:

Length of the track to be recorded.

9.Folder location:

If the source is either a WMA or WAV file, the path name of the file will be displayed. If the path is too long and therefore can not bedisplayed, by double clicking on a break in the title, you can adjust each item to its optimal value. Additionally, in these cases, ahorizontal scroll bar is displayed along the bottom of the screen, and this may be moved using the mouse.

* Any button illuminated in green can be selected. If the button is gray, then the button is not available from the selection. By placingthe mouse cursor, additional information hints and tips are shown in pop up boxes. Page 23

And if you click here, the CD TEXT information editing screen appears. From here you can edit and input CD TEXT. When the albumname of one track is set, the other tracks in window are also given the same name. (When creating an audio CD with CD TEXTinformation, you need a CD recorder that is capable of CD TEXT writing. You can confirm TEXT information if it is played by CD playerthat can display CD TEXT information.)

10.Always on top:

Click this button to always keep the Audio CD Layout Window on top of other open windows. Click again to move the Audio CD LayoutWindow behind other open windows.

* To Correctly Save Information During EditingIf you are going to carry out digital extraction, or change the order of the tracks in the Audio CD Layout Window, this information will besaved when you close the Audio CD Layout Window. Therefore, please do not turn off the power to the PC or reboot while this window isopen, as this data will not be saved. Before carrying out these actions, ensure you close the Audio CD Layout Window screen.

* The Audio Layout Window ButtonButtons may be clicked when they are blue, but not when they are grey. Additionally, if a button turns blue, and thus can be clicked,the meaning of the button will be displayed by holding the mouse cursor over the button for several seconds.

* Notes on Playback of Audio CDs.Inserting an audio CD into a CD-ROM or CD-RW drive will display audio CD track information about each track. By selecting tracks andclicking the Play button, you can confirm the source music track before extracting the digital data. However, please be aware that ifyour drive does not support digital playback, you may not be able to hear any sound from your PC speakers. In these cases, pleaselisten to the CD drive by connecting another device directly to the drive's earphone jack or the analog output terminal.

* About Supported WAV File FormatsWhen using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, the WAV file formats that can be used to create music CDs must be recorded at 44.1kHz, 16 BitStereo.

* Changing the Screen Size

Moving the mouse cursor to the outer edge of the frame changes the cursor to a shape. Now you can click and drag theoutside of the frame to change the size and shape of the screen.

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Creating an Audio CD Compilation from severalCDs

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You can create your own "best of" album from your favorite CDs, using only the tracks that you really like. There are two ways to createsuch an album.

1. Drag and drop CD icon.

1) Choose the source CD to select tracks.

2) Double-click the "My computer"

3) Drag and drop the Audio CD icon into Music BOX.

4) The Audio CD Layout Window automatically starts.

5) Select the size of the blank CD.

(If you are using several source CDs, then come back here after you finish with the first CD)

6) The lower left window contains the "Audio CD Track Info". This window shows the source CD tracks. Track01 indicates the first track.All tracks are shown in orange, which mean no tracks have been selected yet.

7) Click your favorite track. By clicking the track, the color changes into light blue. If your selection is further down, then click the arrowto go down the track list.

8) When you wish to try out the track, then press the triangular "play" button at the bottom.

9) After making your selections, press the green arrow pointing towards the right. The single arrow allows you to select individual tracks(light blue tracks) and the double green arrow selects "All" tracks on the source CD.

10) Digital Audio Extraction starts automatically. Please be aware that it will take several minutes for extraction to complete. TheCD-Recorder has to read the digital audio information from the source CD.

11) The lower right window shows tracks that are ready to be recorded. If you wish to cancel a track, then press the green arrowpointing to the left. By pressing double arrow pointing to the left, all tracks on "Best Album Track Info" will be canceled.

12) Clicking a track on the "Best Album Track Info" window at the lower right corner changes the track color to light blue. By pressingthe double green arrow pointing up or down, the selected track(s) move up or down.

13) When recording tracks from another CD, change the "CD now". (The tray eject icon next to the Blank CD Size is a handy way toopen or close the tray—as long as your CD tray can be closed electronically. Many slim CDs for laptop PCs require manual closure ofthe tray.)

14) After inserting a new source CD , the new "Audio CD Track Info" will be shown. Repeat the track selection process explainedabove.

15) Repeat for another CD if you wish.

If one of the selected tracks is incorrect, or if there is not enough space on the target blank CD, you can cancel one or several tracks toadjust the total time to fit the blank CD. Use the green cancel arrow pointing to the left to cancel the unwanted track.

Select CDA files

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When you select Audio CD tracks using Windows Explorer, you will see the tracks as CDA files. Trackxx.cda on Windows Explorerindicates tracks on the CD. (xx corresponds to number of the track.)Select the track you wish to record and drag and drop into the Music BOX. When you drag and drop the tracks, the "Audio CD LayoutWindow" application will start automatically. The "Audio CD Layout Window" will also start to read the digital data from the selectedtracks. When other CD tracks are desired, repeat the steps shown above.


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From WMA or WAV filesBack Next

You can also make music CDs from WMA files and WAV files. Select these files from Windows Explorer and drag and drop them ontothe Music BOX. The order that you drop them determines the order the tracks will be recorded. (The order can be changed by going intothe Audio CD Layout Window application.) If the order of the tracks is correct, simply press the orange "Start" recording button on theMusic BOX. The start record button is on the upper right hand corner of the Music BOX.

If the track order is not correct, double-click the Music BOX. This will launch the "Audio CD Layout Window" application. By selectingthe track and pressing the up and down double arrows at the lower right of the window, the track order can be rearranged.

When track order editing is done, insert a blank CD into the CD-Recorder and press the start record button at the lower right of the"Audio CD Layout Window".

* About Supported WAV File FormatsWhen using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, the WAV file formats that can be used to create music CDs must be recorded at 44.1kHz, 16 BitStereo.


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Music CDs and music data mixingBack Next

WMA and WAV files can be mixed with normal Audio CD tracks to create a "best of" album. To extract digital music data, refer to the "Creating an Audio CD Compilation from several CDs". To select WMA and WAV files for recording, refer to "From WMA or WAV files".

When mixing, both of these operations may be used.


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Notes on creating Music CDsBack Next

Notes on creating Music CDs Using CD-R media:A CD-RW recorder can record on CD-R discs and other CD-RW discs. CD-R discs are inexpensive but cannot be re-recorded withmusic or data. CD-RW discs can be re-recorded up to 1000 times.Almost all consumer audio CD players can play back CD-R discs. CD-RWs, on the other hand, may not be compatible with someconsumer audio players. This is due to the low reflectivity of the CD-RW disc--, some audio players are not designed to handle this.You should check what kind of discs your player can handle.

Once you write a music CD, you cannot add to it:Music CD (CD-DA) specifications do not allow songs to be added to media after the data has been written, because data is writtenusing DAO (Disc At Once), in which all songs are written in one session. Because Drag'n Drop CD+DVD adheres to these standards,music CDs are written using this method. Therefore, when creating a music CD, commence writing only after selecting all the musicdata that you wish to write to the CD. In Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, in order that you do no use valuable media before you understand thesespecifications, a message window is displayed warning you of this in advance. If you understand these specifications, select the check box that states "Do not show this message again" in the window that isdisplayed, to turn this message off.


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Let's make a Data DISCBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can create data DISCs very easily. Simply drag and drop Word or Bitmap files from your desktop onto the DataBOX, and then click the orange record button on the upper right hand corner of the BOX. Now you have made a data DISC. It's thateasy.

You can also use Windows Explorer to select files or folders and drag and drop them into the Data BOX.

Data layout window

Multi Volume Function

Writing Additional Data to DVD Media


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Data layout windowBack Next

You can organize files and folders once they have been dragged and dropped onto the Data BOX. You can move files or folders intodifferent folders, or rename files. Simply double-click the Data BOX to start up the data layout window.You will see the files and folders in a layout similar to Windows Explorer. You can also change the location of the files and folders.

Changing the location of files and folders, or changing the names in the data layout window will not change the names and locations ofthe source files and folders where they originated. Deleting files and folders in the data layout window will delete the original files andfolders on the hard drive either.

<Explanation of buttons>:

Create folder:

This button creates a new folder. You can drag and drop files and folders into this folder. If you wish to create a folder inside anothersubfolder, click to select the destination subfolder from the directory tree at left, then click this button.

Up:

This button moves you up one folder in the tree structure.

Record:

Once all the data has been properly placed, you can click this button to record the data onto the DISC.

Display properties:

This button shows the properties of files selected.

Change file name:

You can rename files using this button. Renaming files and folders in the data layout window will not change the original files and folderson the hard drive.

Delete selections:

You can delete files and folders from the data layout window. Deleting files and folders in data layout window will not delete the originalfiles and folders on the hard drive. Deleting a file from the data layout window only prevents the file from being recorded.

Load the previous session:

Using this function, you can refer to information in media that has already been saved as data or add to the data of that media.

Using media that already has saved data, if you push the button, the existing data inside the media is displayed in "blue color". Thismakes it convenient to write additional data on existing data.

If the same folder·data is dropped as the existing folder·data, newly dropped data has the priority (overwrite) and it is displayed in "greenPage 31

color".

Note: If you want to write additional data on a data DISC using this import function, use the record function (Record) in theLayoutWindow. And please be careful not to edit, delete, or change the name of existing folder·files in the media.

Unload of former session:

You can stop the Importing existing data in a DISC.

Options:

You can change settings for writing discs, and settings for CD and DVD. In previous versions, if you wished to change these settingswhile editing in the data layout window, you were required to close the window and then change the settings in the box. However, fromVersion 3 onwards, you can also use this button to change these settings directly from the data layout window.

Total Size: During editing, the total amount of data that is to be recorded is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. Because this displays thetotal size of all the data, including fractions and management data, instead of merely displaying a simple total of individual file sizes,this total may differ somewhat from the size as indicated on the desktop. You can check if the total logical size of the file would beexpected to fit onto a single DISC, but may be in fact too large to do so.

Mouse Operation: You can select files and folders with the mouse and drag them to different locations. This does not change the configuration of files andfolders on the PC hard disc. Files and folders that have been moved are written as is onto the DISC. However, attempting to move theseto a location that is not logically supported will display a "You can not drop here" error message.

Volume Label Setting: You can set the Volume Label for data DISCs. Volume labels may be set in the data layout window. When creating a DISC, Drag'nDrop CD+DVD automatically creates a Volume Label based on time data, however you can change this to a more meaningful textstring.Either double click the Data BOX, or right click in the Data BOX, and from the menu that appears, select "Edit Layout". You should seea text string such as "20010112151733" on the first line of the folder tree, on the left of the data layout window that appears on thescreen. Either right click here, or give the area focus, then click the "Name Change" button. Note that disc specifications mean thatcertain characters and symbols may not be used. For detailed information regarding characters that can be used in volume labels,please refer to "About File System".

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Multi Volume FunctionBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD comes with a unique feature called multi volume. This function splits files and folder entries in the data layoutwindow across several DISCs if there is too much data in the data layout window for one DISC to hold. Please note, if a single file isbigger than the blank DISC size, multi volume will not work.

By pressing the record button, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD estimates how many blank DISCs will be required, so you can have several blankDISCs handy. This is only an estimate and may differ from the actual number of DISCs required. It is always a good idea to have a fewextra blank DISCs.

Even if the "Close Disc" check box is not selected in Drag'n Drop CD+DVD "Data BOX Options", when data to be recorded is thought tobe very close to then maximum capacity of the DISC, then the DISC will automatically be closed as a precautionary measure.

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Writing Additional Data to DVD MediaBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can now write additional data to DVDs. Here, we explain writing data to different types of DVD media.

DVD media types supported by Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, and additional writing methods for each of these types are explained below.

Please refer to the Additional Writing to DVD Media at the end of this section.

• DVD-R Media

Uses the multi-border method.

• DVD-RW Media

Uses the restricted overwrite method.

• DVD+R Media

Uses the multi-session method.

• DVD+RW Media

Uses the single-session method.

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD uses the UDF+Joliet+ISO bridge file system to write additional data. Additionally, where the "Finalize disc" optionhas not been selected in Drag'n Drop CD+DVD writing options, then data is written using the format suited to the media (DVD-R/RW,DVD+RW/+R) as listed above, in order that data can be added at a later stage. It is not possible to add data to a DVD media that hasbeen written with a method not suited to its media format.

In the version of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD that is bundled with PCs and drives, data addition with Data Box is written using the incrementalwrite method. Where the "Finalize disc" option has been selected in the writing settings, data will automatically be written using DAOmode.

* Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is bundled with PCs from certain makers and with some hardware; however, these may not supportwriting additional data onto DVD-R/RW.

Notes on Adding Data to DVD Media.

When writing additional data to DVD-R and DVD+R media, limitations in the Windows system used to read the media mean it may notbe able to read that additionally written data, therefore please read the following points carefully.

When the disc is to be read on a variety of OS environments, we recommend that instead of writing additional data, you write allrequired data to the disc in the initial writing session. Additionally, where it is important to be able to read the data under differentenvironments, we recommend that in the Data Box option settings, you ensure that the "Finalize disc" check box is selected under“Write settings”. In Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, if this setting is enabled, then the media will automatically be written using DAO (Disc AtOnce) mode for the initial writing.

• Using a 16 Bit OS

Please be aware that in general, you can not use 16 bit OS environments such as Windows98SE and WindowsMe to read any dataadded to DVD-R or DVD+R. This is because of problems with the reader driver in the OS. Because data added when using a 16 bit OScan be correctly read and handled in other environments, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD permits the actual additional writing of data even under16 bit OS environments.

If you are using a 16 bit OS, we recommend that you use either DVD-RW or DVD+RW media if you need to add data (the media needsto be supported by your drive).

Additionally, please be aware that there are limited environments that can read data that has been added to either DVD-R or DVD+Rmedia, which already have more than 4GB of data written to them.

• Using Windows2000

Please be aware that if you are using a version of Windows2000 that has not had Service Pack 2 or later applied, then limitations to thereader driver mean that in general, you will not be able to read added data. These conditions mean that problems may also occur withDVD-R media that already have more than 2GB of data written, or with DVD+R media that has been written 2 or more times.

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media, which already have more than 4GB of data written to them.

• Using WindowsNT4

If you have not applied the latest service pack to WindowsNT4, then problems similar to those detailed above with the Windows2000limitations will occur. Accordingly, we recommend that you apply the latest service pack to your system.

Additionally, please be aware that there are limited environments that can read data that has been added to either DVD-R or DVD+Rmedia, which already have more than 4GB of data written to them.

• Using WindowsXP

When using WindowsXP, it may not be possible to read additional data that is written to DVD-R or DVD+R media that already has morethan 4GB of data written. This is because of problems with the reader driver in the OS. Microsoft has announced a planned update toaddress this problem, to be released in either a service pack, or through Windows Update (Information confirmed as of November 2002)

* Information regarding additional writing to DVD is scheduled to appear on the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD web page. If you wish to have themost up-to-date information, we recommend that you select "Request Information by Mail" when carrying out user registration.Furthermore, in Drag'n Drop CD+DVD “Settings”, ensure that "Display Latest Information" is selected. This will give you real timeupdates of the latest information. These services will only provide information useful for using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.

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Let's backup a DISCBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can create backup DISCs very easily.

There are two ways to make backup a DISC.

Note: You should comply with applicable copyright laws. Do not create illegal copies of copyright protected material.

- Drag and Drop CD drive icon - Designate source drive beforehand


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Drag and Drop CD drive iconBack Next

Double-click the "My computer"-icon on the desktop. You can then simply drag and drop the CD drive's icon onto the DISC BackupBOX to backup the source DISC in the drive.

Press the orange record button in the upper right hand corner of the DISC Backup BOX. If there is only one recorder, Drag'n DropCD+DVD will read all data on the source DISC into a temporary file location in the PC. Upon reading all the data, Drag'n Drop CD+DVDwill prompt you to insert a blank DISC. Once you have inserted the blank DISC, backup DISC recording begins automatically.Once the DISC backup recording has finished, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD asks you if you want to make another backup DISC. Answer yesto make another backup DISC.

In Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, the record button will be displayed when a non-blank disc is inserted into the backup source drive. If the recordbutton is not displayed, please verify that there is a disc in the source drive and that it is of a type that can be read correctly by thehardware/ software.

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Designate source drive beforehandBack Next

Double-clicking the DISC Backup BOX, opens the option settings for the DISC Backup BOX. You can select the source drive that holdsthe source DISC.

After selecting the source drive, simply place the source DISC into this drive and press the orange record button to start making thebackup DISC.

In Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, the record button will be displayed when a non-blank disc is inserted into the backup source drive. If the recordbutton is not displayed, please verify that there is a disc in the source drive and that it is of a type that can be read correctly by thehardware/ software.

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Useful hintsBack Next

Here are some useful hints on how to use Drag'n Drop CD.

- How to record WMA - How to prevent CDs starting on autoplay


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How to record a WMABack Next

Whether to use digitized music files to make a music CD, or to make a data CD...A WMA is a compressed audio file. This file can only be played on a PC or special WMA players-- normal consumer audio playerscannot play this format. When recording WMA files using Music BOX, the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD automatically converts WMA files intothe normal audio CD format that home CD players can play. However, normal audio CDs are in an uncompressed format, one CD can only hold about 74 minutes (or 79 minutes depending on theblank size)of music. Recording WMA files as DATA files allows one CD to hold about 8 hours of music(depending on the compressionratio). If you intend to play WMA audio files on a PC, then you may want to record WMA files as data. If this is the case, use the DataBOX instead of the Music BOX.

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How to prevent CDs starting on autoplayBack Next

Some audio CD player software automatically launches when an audio CD is inserted into the CD drive. Some data DISCsautomatically launch other applications when inserted into the CD drive. This is called autoplay. While it is useful most of time,sometimes it is a nuisance (especially during CD recording). To suppressed autoplay, pressing down the shift key on the keyboard forabout 10 seconds immediately after inserting a CD into the CD drive.

If the "Audio CD Layout Window" in the Music BOX is open, Music CD autoplay is suppressed automatically. This feature makesswapping the source CDs easier. After the "Audio CD Layout Window" is closed, the Music CD autoplay resumes automatically, if theaudio player software in the PC is autoplay enabled.

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TroubleshootingBack Next

This page describes some troubleshooting tips.

- Cannot find BOX - BOX sticks together and won't separate

- Cannot play Audio CD

- Cannot record multiple recorder at the same time

- When the drive is removed, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD becomes unstable


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Cannot find BOXBack Next

If you cannot find a Drag'n Drop CD+DVD BOX on the desktop, try left clicking the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon on task tray. Normallythis will bring the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD BOXes (Music, DISC Backup, Data) to the desktop. If you still do not see any BOXes, it may bethat they have been hidden. Double-clicking the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon on the task tray will toggle between show/hide for theseBOXes.

If the BOX is outside of the viewable screen area, right-click the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon on the task tray and select "Arrange BOX".BOXes that have been moved out of view will return to their original position.

Additionally, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD supports primary monitors. Where multiple monitors are connected in a multi-display environment,the Drag'n Drop box is displayed on the configuration's primary monitor.

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BOXes stick together and won't separateBack Next

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD BOXes stick together. This design is to help move these BOXes around on the desktop and arrange them neatly.However, sometimes you may wish to place one BOX apart from the others.

Pressing the Shift key while dragging and dropping a BOX will release this sticking function temporary so that you can separate oneBOX from the others and place it wherever you wish on the desktop. If you wish to separate the BOX using only one hand, select a BOXwith the mouse cursor and while holding the button down, quickly move the cursor around. Doing so will separate the BOX.


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Cannot play Audio CDsBack Next

We recommend you use CD-R disks when making audio CDs. While CD-RW discs are very useful since they are re-writable,sometimes audio CD players cannot handle the low reflectivity of the CD-RW surface. Consumer audio CD players are often designed tohandle pressed CDs or CD-Rs. If you are not sure about your player's capability, it is always a good idea to use CD-R discs.

If you still cannot play it back on your CD player, trying another brand of CD-R discs sometimes this cures the problem.

Another potential problem preventing playback may by that you have recorded WMA or WAV files on the CD using the Data BOX. Tocheck the properties of the CD that has been created, place the CD into the CD drive, and double click "My Computer". If the CD is notan audio CD, it may have been written as a data CD. CDs that are created in this way are regarded as data CDs and can not be playedon audio CD players.


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Cannot record using multiple recorders at thesame time

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Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is limited to recording on a single drive, and can not write simultaneously to multiple drives. Furthermore, whenwriting to DISC, because the program can not carry out other Drag'n Drop CD+DVD processing, please wait until DISC writing iscompleted.

When opening expansion windows such as the Data Layout Window, the Audio CD Layout Window, and the Auto-Grabber, etc.,because control passes from the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD box to these expansion windows, this will temporarily mean it you are unable toaccess the box.

Please be aware that during DISC writing using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, other BOXes enter standby until that writing has completed, andare therefore unresponsive.


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When the drive is removed, Drag'n Drop CD+DVDbecomes unstable

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In case of the Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me operating systems, applications can become unstable if you remove CD-RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+RW drives incorrectly. Drag'n Drop CD+DVD will not respond and will become unstable if this happens.Please read How to remove the drive correctly if you use Drag'n Drop CD+DVD in Windows 2000 or Windows Me. These operatingsystems do not support surprise removal of devices.

Do not remove any drive from PC When it's reading or writing because data could be lost regardless of the OS.

In case of WindowsXP, if Drag'n Drop CD+DVD becomes unstable because of surprise removal of a drive, you can regain stableoperation if you follow the above mentioned procedure. (For WindowsXP, Icon is displayed in the task bar not .)

Furthermore, when you click the Drive Remove icon and a list of all removable hardware is displayed, you may accidentally indicatethe wrong drive to remove. Please refer to How to Specify the Selected Drive.

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User registrationBack Next

Please complete the user registration.Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's user registration is done via the Internet. Once registered, users can receive bug fixes information, updates, anduseful tips through e-mail.

Note: In order to receive support for Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, you need to obtain a support ID, in addition to carrying out UserRegistration.

You will be prompted to fill out the user registration upon installing the application, or the first time you use the application. If youskipped the registration, you can still right-click the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon to see the user registration menu.


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For technical supportBack Next

For support and User Registration, use the menu displayed by right clicking the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Task Tray icon , or right clickin any box, and from the "Common menu", select "User Registration/ Support".


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How to upgradeBack Next

You can further improve the functionality of your Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software.

For detailed information regarding upgrades, please refer to the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD web page.Right-click the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icon and select "User Registration / Support." Or from the "Start" menu, select "Programs", andthen the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD menu shows you the Web page shortcut. You need to have Internet access.


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How to get bug fixesBack Next

You can download Drag'n Drop CD+DVD bug fixes free of charge as they become available.

* Users are responsible for Internet connection and other communications charges.* Version 3 softw are refers to Versions 3.00 through 3.99.

Select either the menu displayed by right clicking the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Task Tray icon , or right click in any box, and from the"Common menu" that is displayed, select "User Registration/ Support", or select Start Menu -> Programs -> Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, andclick "Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Home ". Please be aware that to do this, your PC must be connected to the Internet.

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Ver.3 includes a new function, "Display update information". If this function is active, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD willcheck for program updates automatically over the Internet every time you launch the program. You will be notified of information like anyprogram updates right on your computer screen--and without having to search for them yourself.


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About Drag'n Drop CD+DVDBack Next

Developer:DigiOn Inc. Easy Systems Japan Ltd.

Distributor:Easy Systems Japan Ltd.

Copyright © 2000-2003 DigiOn Inc. and Easy Systems Japan Ltd. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, Windows, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Note that the ™ and ® designations are not used in this document.


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NotesBack Next

- Glossary

- About File System

- Error Message


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GlossaryBack Next

This explains terms (including specialist terms) used when creating CDs and DVDs.

DISC Supporting Additional WritingA multi-session DISC that has not been closed (preventing additional writing). A DISC to which additional data (sessions) can be writtenand which can be read.

BufferA portion of memory that is reserved to hold data temporarily before it is transferred to the CD recorder.

CD-DAThis stands for Compact Disc Digital Audio. A CD-DA disc conforms to the Red Book standard.

CD ExtraA Multisession disc containing a number of audio tracks in the first session, which are followed by a Mode2 XA data track in the secondsession.

CD-RThis stands for Compact Disc Recordable. These discs are writable with a CD burning device or a PC or Macintosh computer equippedwith a CD burner.

CD-RWThis stands for Compact Disc ReWritable. These discs are writable with a CD-RW burning device or a PC or Macintosh computerequipped with a CD-RW drive. These discs can be erased and re-written.

DVD-RA write once DVD. With Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, you can use VideoBOX to create DVD-Video DISCs, and DataBOX to create DVD-ROMDISCs.

CD-ROMThis stands for Compact Disc-Read Only Memory. A CD-ROM conformes to the Yellow Book standard. Data stored on it can be eitherin the form of audio, computer or video files.

CD-ROM Mode 1/Mode 2The Yellow Book specifies two types of tracks, Mode 1 and Mode 2. Mode 1 is used for computer data and text and has an extra errorcorrection layer. Mode 2 is for audio and video data and has no extra correction layer. CD-ROM/XA An expansion of the CD-ROM Mode2 format that allows both computer and audio/video to be mixed in the same track.

CD TEXTThis is a format that allows data such as Track name, Artist name, Disc name and other fields to be encoded on the disc, which canlater be read by CD Text capable CD Players.

Closed DiscAlso called "non-appendable". Once a disc is closed no further data can be added to the disc.

WMAAn abbreviation for Windows Media Audio, an audio compression format from Windows Media Technologies. This technological advanceis said to currently give higher quality, with smaller file sizes than MP3.

Close Session This prevents further data from being added to the disc. This also stores file and directory information to the Table of Contents.

DataFactual information such as sound, images, text, and numbers in a form that can be processed by a computer.

Disc at OnceA CD-ROM disc that the data is written in a single session and the Table of Contents is written before the data.

Enhanced CDSee CD Extra.

HybridA CD-ROM that can be normally recorded in both ISO 9600 and Macintosh HFS file formats.

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ISO 9660The international standard for CD-ROM file format, Joliet. This standard was developed for Windows 95 and Windows NT by Microsoft asan extension of ISO 9660 to support long file names up to 64 characters.

UDFAn abbreviation of Universal Data Format. Mainly used as a DVD media file format.

JolietThis is an extension of the ISO 9660 standard, which was developed by Microsoft to allow CDs to be recorded with long filenames.Joliet allows for filenames up to 64 characters long including spaces.

MediaThis term refers to CD-R and CD-RW blank discs.

Mixed-ModeA CD that contains tracks of differing formats. Most often this term refers to discs that contain both computer data (Yellow Book) andaudio (Red Book) tracks. The data is on the first track and the audio is on the following tracks.

MP3A format for storing CD quality audio. This format is a heavily compressed audio signal with a 10:1 ratio of compression, while retainingits CD quality.

mp3 PROThis is more advanced than existing MP3, and as well as achieving similar music quality at half the bitrate, is compatible with existingMP3. MP3PRO is also supported by Drag'n Drop CD+DVD MP3 edition.

MultiReadThis is a standard used for CD-ROM drives which indicates the ability to read commercial CD's, CD-R discs, and CD-RW discs.

MultisessionA way of writing to a CD that allows more data to be added to readable discs at a later time.

On The FlyThis term refers to the writing of a disc directly from the source data without first creating a temporary file.

Open DiscA CD that can accept additional tracks or sessions.

SCSIAn abbreviation for Small Computer System Interface. SCSI controllers can support up to 7-14 devices such as hard drives, CD-Rdrives, and scanners. Each SCSI device connected in series is assigned its own unique ID number.

SessionA unit on a readable CD, specifying 1 or more data tracks or audio tracks, along with the Lead-in and Lead-out.

BorderWhat is referred to as a session on a CD is called a border on a DVD. Drag'n Drop CD+DVD can create single border and multi-borderDISCs.

Simulation Writing Without actually writing data, a program is able to simulate writing to a DISC. This is used to test for errors in hardware and with fileconfiguration.

TerminatorAn implement connected to SCSI devices. For details, please refer to the manual for SCSI boards and CD-R/RW drives.

TOCAn abbreviation for Table of Contents. Used by computers and CD players to find information on a CD DISC.

PremasteringThe process of preparing data for recording on a CD.

TrackA particular amount of data written on a CD. The size of a track can vary from a few kilobytes to the several hundred megabytes ormore.

Track at OnceA technique of writing to a CD disc where individual tracks are written separately and the Table of Contents is written after the data. Thedisc is not readable until "closed" (Table of Contents is written). Page 55

Restricted OverwriteOne writing method for DVD-RW media. When creating media using the restricted overwrite method, because the written media issingle border, it has high compatibility with mounting in different OSes.Drag'n Drop CD+DVD uses restricted overwrite when writing to DVD-RW DISCS.

Wave filesThis is the standard format used by Windows to store digital audio. When you extract a track from an audio CD to a hard disk, it willusually be extracted as a Wave file.

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This section describes file systems for CDs.

1. ISO9660ISO9660 is the file system for CDs that is most widely used and has the best compatibility across platforms. For example, if you wishto create a disc that will be used for DOS, MAC, or UNIX, using ISO 9660 is good idea. However, there are limitations to file and foldernames that can be used with ISO9660.ISO9660 file and folder names can only be up to 8 characters and can only use capital letters or an underscore "_". File name extension is also limited up to 3 letters, using capital letters and the underscore "_". Folder hierarchies can consist of up to 8 levels.

2. JOLIET Joliet file and folder names can use up to 64 upper- or lower-case characters including spaces. Some characters are not allowed to beused in Joliet file or folder names:

* / : ; ? \ " < > |

* Asterisk / Forward slash : Colon ; Semi-colon ? Question mark \ Back slash " Quotation mark < Less-than sign > Greater-than sign | Vertical line You are now able to use commas "," from Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Version 3 onwards. This is as a result of strict adherence to the Jolietspecifications, which have classified the comma as a permitted character. However, please be aware that in certain OSes, usingcommas in filenames can lead to errors in operation, therefore we advise caution.

Please be aware that using text for a language other than that which is the Windows default language on the computer with Drag'n DropCD+DVD installed may lead to incorrect writing of the DISC.

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Error messagesBack Next

Different error messages: - General errors - Errors related to CD writing

- Errors related to Audio CD Layout Window

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General errorsBack Next

For generic error messages, please refer to the description of each message shown on the message dialog itself. A FAQ page is alsoprovided on the Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Web site. Other special error messages can be found in the following sections.

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Errors related to CD writingBack Next

ASC Description What to do 0 No Error Information This is not an error 2 No Seek Complete Drive could not find requested address. Disc may be dirty or scratched, or you may be attempting to write to ahigh-speed CD-RW using a conventional CD-RW drive. 4 Logical Unit Not Ready Please wait a moment until the drive is ready. 5 Logical Unit does not respond to selection Drive is not responding to thePC.Check the power and cables. If the drive is internal, theremay be a hardware failure. 6 No Reference position found Disc may be upside down. Or it may be dirty or scratched. 7 Multiple Peripheral Device Selected Check for SCSI ID. Make sure that each drive has a unique ID. 8 Logical Unit Communication Failure Communication between the PC and drive failed. Check the cable and power. If the drive is internal, itmay be a hardware failure. 9 Servo Error One of the drive servos (Spindle, Focus and Tracking) failed. Check the disc for scratches or dirt. Replace thedisc and try again. a Error Log Overflow Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at the http://www.easy.jp/. b Warning: Temperature is too high Turn off the system. Allow it to cool down, and then try again. c Write error occurred Writing to the disc failed. Replace the disc or update the drive's firmware. d Reserved Unanticipated error 11 Unrecovered Read Error Drive failed to read write data. Check if the disc is dirty or scratched. 15 Random Positioning Error Drive searching failed. Check if the disc is dirty or scratched. 17 Recovered Read Error Made several unsuccessful attempts to read data. Check the disc for dirt or scratches. 18 Recovered Read Error Made several unsuccessful attempts to read the data. Check the disc for dirt or scratches. 1a Parameter List Length Error Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/ . 1b Synchronous Data Transfer Error If the drive is external, try using a shorter cable, or check the SCSI termination. Check the SCSI Bios todisable synchronous transfer. 1d Miscompare During Verify Operation Check the disc for dirt or scratches. Replace the disc and try again. 20 Invalid Command Operation Code Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 21 Logical Address Out of Range Application attempted to write data greater than disc capacity. Reduce the amount of data and try again. 24 Invalid Field In CDB Data transfer did not keep up with data recording. Use the "defrag" utility in the OS system tools. If this doesnot fix the problem, update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 25 Logical Unit Not Supported Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 26 Invalid Field In Parameter List Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 27 Write Protected Error You may have attempted to record to a high-speed RW disc using a conventional drive. Check the disc to seeif it is a high speed CD-RW. Use a high-speed CD-RW compatible drive.. 28 Media Change Occurred Unanticipated error. Update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp. 29 Bus Reset Occurred Check the disc for dirt or scratches. Replace the disc and try again. If you experience a problem, update thedrive's firmware or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 2a Mode Parameters Changed Unanticipated error. Update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 2c Command Sequence Error Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/.

2f Processing Time Exceeded This may be fixed in the latest updates. To obtain the latest updates, refer to "User Registration/ Support"from the Drag'n Drop task tray icon. 30 Cannot Read Medium - Unknown or Incompatible Format Change the disc and try again. 31 Medium Format Corrupted or Format command Failed The disc may be incompatible with the drive. Change the disc and try again. 3a Medium Not Present There is no disc in the drive. 3b Medium source element empty or destination full Changer error. Source tray may be empty or destination tray may be full. 3d Invalid bits in Identify message Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 3e Logical Unit Failure Drive found hardware error. 40 Diagnostic Failure Drive's self-diagnostic function found a hardware problem. 43 Message Error Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 44 Internal Target Error Drive found hardware error. Updating the drive's firmware may resolve the problem. 46 Unsuccessful Soft Reset Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 47 SCSI Parity Error If the drive is external, try using a shorter cable, or check the SCSI termination. 48 Initiator Detected Error Message Received If the drive is external, try using a shorter cable, or check the SCSI termination. 4a Command Phase Error Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 4b Data Phase Error Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 4c Logical Unit Failed Self-Configuration There may be a hardware error. Check for a firmware fix for the drive.

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51 Erase Failure Drive failed to erase the disc. The erase operation may have been terminated prematurely. Retry the eraseoperation. A high speed CD-RW may have been used in a conventional CD-RW drive. 53 Media Load or Eject Failed Check the disc to see if it is set in the drive tray properly. 55 System Resource Failure Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 57 Unable to read Table of Contents Check the disc to see if it is set in the drive tray properly. Disc may be upside down. Disc may be dirtyor scratched. 5a The Drive Tray is Locked Please wait until processing is completed 5e Drive is Idle or Power Save Mode Please wait a moment until the drive is ready. 5b An Unexpected Error has Occurred This may be fixed in the latest updates. To obtain the latest updates, refer to "User Registration/Support" from the Drag'n Drop task tray icon. 5d An Unexpected Error has Occurred This may be fixed in the latest updates. To obtain the latest updates, refer to "User Registration/Support" from the Drag'n Drop task tray icon.63 End of User Area Encountered on this track Update the drive's firmware, or update the application at http://www.easy.co.jp/. 64 Illegal Mode for this track Buffer underrun may have occurred. Defrag the HDD using the defrag utility in the OS system tools, or try aslower writing speed. The CD type may be not supported. Updating the application may resolve the problem. 65 Voltage Fault Drive detected low power voltage. Check the power supply or recharge the battery. 6f Copy Protection Key Exchange Failure Key exchange for encrypted data failed. If the disc is a DVD, the disc region may be incompatible. 72 Session Fixation Error Drive encountered an error while closing the session. The disc may be dirty or scratched. 73 Power Calibration Error Calibration area may be full, or may be attempting to write onto a high-speed CD-RW disc using aconventional CD-RW drive.

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Errors related to Audio CD Layout WindowBack Top page

Error messages for "Audio CD Layout Window" are shown below.

"--- file name--- Cannot drop this file. The playtime is too short. (Code:011-02-2001)"The minimum length for audio data is 3 seconds. Any audio file shorter than this cannot be written as an audio track.

"--- file name--- Cannot drop this file. (Code:011-02-2002)"The type of audio file dropped is not supported.

"Total length is exceeding the blank CD size. (Code:011-02-2003)"The total length of tracks to be recorded is too long to fit into the target CD. Either replace the target blank CD with a higher capacityone (i.e. changing a 74 minute disc to a 79 minute disc) or reduce the number of tracks.

"Not enough temporary space on HDD. (Code:011-02-2004)"Not enough temporary space on the hard drive.Either delete unwanted files and folders from the hard drive to create available space, or designate a temporary space on another drivewith more available space. Changing the temporary directory designation can be done by right clicking the task tray icon, selecting"Settings", and then changing the location for the "Temporary folder:"

"Cannot add more than 99 tracks. (Code:011-02-2005)"Maximum number of audio tracks is 99. If you have more than 99 tracks, please delete the excess tracks.

"Cannot open file. (Code:011-02-2006)"Another application may be accessing the audio file, or your PC may be out of order. Please close any other open applications, orcheck the PC's hard disk.

"Not a 2 channel WAV (Stereo) files. (Code:011-02-2007)"Drag'n Drop CD+DVD supports WAV files with 44.1KHz 16bit stereo format. The application detected an unsupported WAV file format.

"Not a 16Bit WAV files. (Code:011-02-2008)"Drag'n Drop CD+DVD supports WAV files with 44.1KHz 16bit stereo format. The application detected an unsupported WAV file format.

"Not a 44100Hz WAV files. (Code:011-02-2009)"Drag'n Drop CD+DVD supports WAV files with 44.1KHz 16bit stereo format. The application detected an unsupported WAV file format.

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