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Indi DVD ReWRITER : Hardware Guide
SECTION 4 : Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have problems during or right after installation of your Indi DVD drive, use these tips to help find the problem.
What media should I use for my Indi DVD?
See the included specifications sheet or visit www.tdk.com/INDIsupport for more information.
When should I record to DVD media?
Recordable DVD discs have much higher capacity than CD-R/RW discs. This makes recordable DVD discs ideal for
recording video and large multimedia files and for backing up your hard drive.
Why can’t I do disc-to-disc copying?
Some possible reasons are:
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Some CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives will not allow direct copying to Indi DVD, or are not capable of digital audio extraction.
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You must use either a SCSI-2 drive or a supported ATAPI drive as the source.
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Some discs have copy protection or other features that prevent disc-to-disc copying.
• You cannot copy commercial DVD discs or copy protected CD discs.
Why am I getting buffer underrun errors?
If available, your recording software’s buffer underrun write assurance option should be activated. Buffer underrun
errors can occur if another application interrupts the writing process, or if the recording drive’s write speed is set too high
for the speed at which the source drive can supply data. Lack of computer memory can also cause underrun errors.
How can I optimize the recording process?
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Make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements.
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Do not run other applications while recording discs. Log off any networks, disable any FAX modems, email, screen savers,
or other programs that may send messages to your computer while it is writing a disc.
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If your computer has a power management feature, disable it.
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Run ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter periodically on your hard drive.
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Do not record using data from a compressed hard drive. Buffer underruns may be caused by hard drive compression software.
How do I install Indi DVD if another DVD drive is already installed?
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You may need to set the old DVD drive to its Master jumper position, and Indi DVD to its Slave position.
What is the best way to label a disc that I just burned?
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With a CD/DVD labeling marker. The marker must be soft-tipped and either alcohol or water based.
Markers of other types will ruin the disc.
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Another way is to use a good quality label maker, such as TDK’s CD/DVD Labeling System.
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