User manual TEAC CD-W0035A

[. . . ] CD-W58E (CD-RW) User's Manual 8x8x32 ® Safety Precautions TEAC CD Rewritable (CD-RW) Drives are high-precision electronic devices. Do not use them in any manner other than as specified in this manual. Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. [. . . ] Also, the interface ribbon cable connector may feature a tab on one side. Insert the cable so that the tab aligns with the notch on the interface connector. Do not use excessive force while trying to insert the cable into position). 4d) Connect the opposite end of the interface ribbon cable to the interface connector on the rear panel of the CD-RW drive. audio cable notch power cable pin 1 IDE interface ribbon cable tab Figure 7. Cable Connections 4e) Connect one end of the included analog audio cable to the analog audio connector on the rear panel of the CD-RW drive and connect the opposite end to your sound card. If you have an IDE CD-ROM/DVD drive installed on your system, do the following: Typically, your IDE CD-ROM/DVD drive is connected to the secondary IDE motherboard connector as a Master. In such cases, it is strongly recommended that you connect the CD-RW drive as a Slave drive to the same cable that currently hosts your CD-ROM/DVD drive. 5a) Set the jumper on the rear panel of the CD-RW drive to Slave. 5b) Slide the CD-RW drive into the empty 5. 25-inch drive bay. Install the CD-RW drive in your personal computer in a horizontal orientation TEAC CD-RW Drive User's Manual 9 Installing the CD-RW Drive (within ±10° of horizontal). The eject button should be located on the right side of the unit. Secure the drive using the included 3x5mm mounting screws. Warning: Do not use mounting screws longer than the included 3x5mm screws to secure the CD-RW drive or you may damage the unit. 5c) Do not use the interface cable that came with your TEAC drive. Instead, connect the CD-RW to the vacant middle connector on your existing CDROM/DVD interface cable. If your original cable does not have an available middle connector, you will need to acquire and install a standard IDE cable with three connectors. 5d) Your CD-ROM/DVD drive probably uses an audio cable that is connected to the computer's sound card. Therefore, there is no need to connect the audio cable that came with your CD-RW drive. This audio cable is not necessary for recording audio CDs. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the CD-RW drive. Insert the power cable plug in the correct orientation into the power connector. The plug is shaped so that it can be easily inserted in only one orientation; do not force the plug into the connector. [. . . ] About CD-R and CD-RW Discs This appendix explains how to handle, load, and eject CD-R and CD-RW discs. It also lists recommended media and supported disc formats. Handling Discs Handle compact discs only by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the surface. Do not touch the disc's data surface (unlabeled side). [. . . ]