TDK VELO CD REWRITER Installation And User Manual - page 13
Handling CD Media
Take care when handling blank CD-R and CD-RW media. Dust, scratches, and fingerprints on the
data side of the disc can cause write errors during recording. When picking up or holding blank media
you can either place your fingers on the outer edge of the disc, or one finger through the center hole
and one finger along the outer edge. Once you have finished creating a disc, label it by writing on the
top using permanent ink.
Cleaning Discs
For proper read and write performance, your CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs must be clean.
Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed session and ruin the disc.
To clean the disc, wipe it using a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt such as fingerprints.
Use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center out. Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion.
Figure 13: Wipe the Disc from the Center Outward
PLAYING AUDIO CDs
To listen to an audio CD, plug a pair of stereo headphones or self-powered speakers into the
headphone jack on the drive’s front panel, as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14: Connections for Playing Audio Using the Headphone Jack
Stereo mini-plug
(to headphone jack)
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NOTE:
Most new CD-ROM drives can read CD-RW discs.
Many older drives may not be able to read CD-RW discs.
PLAYING A CD
To play a CD:
1. Insert an audio CD into the veloCD ReWRITER.
2. Auto play will activate your Digital MixMaster software.
Playing a CD Using TDK Digital MixMaster
To install and operate, refer to the separate TDK Quick Start Guide and User's Manual and READ ME files
on the CD Blender disc.
Playing a CD Using Other Utilities
Other alternatives for playing CDs include audio utilities designed into your operating system
(Windows Media Player, for instance) or various other utilities that can be purchased commercially.
WRITING TO CD-R AND CD-RW MEDIA
In conjunction with your veloCD ReWRITER drive, pre-mastering and packet writing software such
as InCD lets you write audio (as data), video, data, or other information to recordable (CD-R) or
rewritable (CD-RW) media.
HINT: Keep your frequently used discs in storage cases at
all times to prevent them from becoming dirty or damaged.
NOTE: The volume control on the front panel of your
drive adjusts only the sound level of the headphone
jack. It has no impact on the volume level of the rear
panel audio outputs. TDK CD Blender software can
control volume level of the signal from the rear panel
audio outputs.
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