USB External CD/DVD Driver User Manual

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External CD/DVD Drive

External CD/DVD Driver

Steps:

  1. Pull out the embedded USB cable. After plugging into the USB cable to the computer, the power indicator will flashes.Wait about 10-15 seconds until the drive of this product appears on the computer screen.
    USB External CD DVD Driver-
  2. Press the ejection button and pull out the tray to put the disc in.
    USB External CD DVD Driver-fig1
  3. After use, right-click ‘pop up’ on the computer.
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Tips:

  1. Download player Software: VLC media player
  2. Download burning Software: www.nero.com
  3. Download video player Software: www.videolan.org
  4. Before using external disk drive, please make sure your computer has “VLC Media Player”.
  5. Blu ray CD is not supported. Not for TV, car, smartphone.
  6. To play American discs; please set the area code to #1.

Specification:

Reading speedDVD-ROX 8X; CD-ROM 24X
Writing speedDVD-R,DVD+R 8X; DVD-RW 4X; CD-R 24X
Supportive Insta?liig SystemXP,Win 7,Win8
Compatible Operation System                                                                   Windows?/8/9/SE/VISTA/XP Linux/MAC 058.6 and more

Q&A:

Q: Not recognized

– A: This may be a case of poor connectivity. Please check whether the USB cable is correctly inserted into the computer. If it is used with a desktop computer, use the USB port at the back of the computer chassis. If the computer cannot recognize the CD/DVD drive, we will help you fix it.

Q: The tray cannot be ejected

– A: Try inserting a sharp object into the small hole next to the ejection button. We suggest you right-click “pop up’ on the computer. because if the manual eject button is forcibly pressed, the equipment may be jammed and damaged.

Q; Recognition / reading speed is slow

– A: The time for the computer of recognition is usually 10-25s, please don t operate during identification. You need to wait for the optical drive to complete the recognition before it can work normally. The time for the computer to read the disc is about 20-60s(The recognition time will be longer when you use it for the first time. Please wait patiently)

Q: Not work

– A: If the light flashes, it means that the product is working normally. For specific use problems, please contact us to help you.

Q: Unrecognized blank disc

– A: If other normal discs can be played, the greatest possibility is that there is a problem with the disc. Please check that the disc is specially used for burning. because the burned disc also has format requirements. And please make sure your computer has available media software or burning software, such as VLC Media Player, Nero, etc.

Q:15 it compatible with Chrome Book or rhinkPad?

– A:The device will be compatible with Chrome Book: but you need to go to The chrome store web page, download the application VLC and download the chrome operating system driver. We recommend that you use an external power supply, otherwise power problems will occur.

Q: Tips About burning

– A: CD-R (recordable disc) disc can record music at one time and keep it permanently on the disc (such as commercially produced music CD). CD-RW (rewritable CD-R1N) discs are suitable if you want to be able to write to a disc, then delete music and write to the same disc again.

About use

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Documents / Resources

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User Manual · External CD DVD Driver, CD DVD Driver, External CD Driver, CD Driver, External DVD Driver, DVD Driver

References

Questions and answers

Helpful product questions tied to this manual. Each item links to the full Q&A page.

Questions & Answers

Use this section to ask about setup, compatibility, troubleshooting, or anything missing from this manual.

  1. Dear Sir or Madam, I have had an external Amicool Cd&DVD player for over a year. I could only use it once. He burned a CD with music that was not playable.
    Since then he reads and writes on no CD-DVD, everything is no longer usable.
    After inserting a recorded CD, the drive rotates briefly and opens again.
    I use Amicool external CD&DVD player on my IMac 24″.
    I ask for help to be able to use the device again.

    Sincerely
    Peter Mieth
    Sehr geehrte Damen und Herrn, ich besitze seit über einem Jahr einen exrternen Cd&DVD Player der Marke Amicool. Ich konnte ihn nur einmal benutzen. Dabei hat er eine CD mit Musik gebrannt die nicht abspielbar war.
    Seitdem liest und schreibt er auf keine CD-DVD, ist alls nicht mehr benutzbar.
    Nach einlegen einer bespielten CD dreht sich das Laufwerk kurz und öffnet sich wieder.
    Ich benutze den externen CD&DVD Player von Amicool auf meinem IMac 24″.
    Ich bitte um Hilfe um das Gerät wieder nutzen zu können.

    Mit freundlichem Gruß
    Peter Mieth

    Peter Mieth asks <em>Dear Sir or Madam, I have had an external Amicool Cd&DVD player for over a year. I could only use it once. He burned a CD with music that was not playable.
    Since then he reads and writes on no CD-DVD, everything is no longer usable.
    After inserting a recorded CD, the drive rotates briefly and opens again.
    I use Amicool external CD&DVD player on my IMac 24".
    I ask for help to be able to use the device again.

    Sincerely
    Peter Mieth
    Sehr geehrte Damen und Herrn, ich besitze seit über einem Jahr einen exrternen Cd&DVD Player der Marke Amicool. Ich konnte ihn nur einmal benutzen. Dabei hat er eine CD mit Musik gebrannt die nicht abspielbar war.
    Seitdem liest und schreibt er auf keine CD-DVD, ist alls nicht mehr benutzbar.
    Nach einlegen einer bespielten CD dreht sich das Laufwerk kurz und öffnet sich wieder.
    Ich benutze den externen CD&DVD Player von Amicool auf meinem IMac 24".
    Ich bitte um Hilfe um das Gerät wieder nutzen zu können.

    Mit freundlichem Gruß
    Peter Mieth

    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    How do I troubleshoot an Amicool external CD/DVD drive that fails to read or write discs and automatically ejects them on an iMac?

    Answer

    Based on the Amicool External CD/DVD Driver manual and common troubleshooting for macOS, please try the following steps to resolve the issue where your drive ejects discs immediately:

    • Check Power Supply: External drives often require more power than a single USB port provides, especially on iMacs. If your drive came with a secondary power cable (USB to DC), ensure it is plugged into a second USB port or a powered USB hub. The manual notes that if the light flashes, the product is receiving power, but insufficient power can cause discs to fail during spin-up.
    • Verify Media Compatibility: The manual specifies that CD-R discs can only be recorded once. If a burn failed, that specific disc is likely unusable. Ensure you are testing with a known-good, commercially produced (pressed) CD or DVD to rule out disc errors.
    • Software Requirements: For macOS, the manual recommends using VLC Media Player for playback and Nero or similar software for burning. Ensure your iMac has recognized the drive by checking System Report > USB.
    • Wait for Recognition: The manual states that recognition can take 10-25 seconds, and reading a disc can take 20-60 seconds. Do not attempt to operate the drive immediately after insertion.
    • Clean the Lens: Since the device has been owned for over a year and fails to read any discs, the internal laser lens may be dusty. You can try using a specialized CD/DVD lens cleaning disc.
    • Manual Eject Recovery: If the tray becomes jammed or behaves erratically, there is a small emergency eject hole next to the button. You can insert a straightened paperclip to manually reset the mechanism.

    If the drive continues to eject every disc (including commercial ones) after checking the power and cleaning the lens, the internal laser or motor may have failed.

  2. ноутбук з Windows 10 не бачить підключеного до нього зовнішнього CD/DVD приводу. Що я можу зробити?

    Максим asks ноутбук з Windows 10 не бачить підключеного до нього зовнішнього CD/DVD приводу. Що я можу зробити?
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    My Windows 10 laptop does not recognize the connected external CD/DVD drive. What can I do?

    Answer

    If your Windows 10 laptop does not recognize the external CD/DVD drive, please try the following troubleshooting steps based on the user manual:

    • Check Physical Connectivity: Ensure the USB cable is firmly inserted into your laptop's USB port. If you are using a desktop computer, the manual recommends using the USB ports at the back of the computer chassis for a more stable power supply.
    • Wait for Recognition: After plugging in the drive, wait about 10-15 seconds. The power light should flash, indicating it is working. The manual notes that recognition can sometimes take up to 25 seconds, especially during the first use.
    • Software Requirements: Windows 10 may require specific media software to interact with the drive. The manual recommends downloading and using VLC Media Player (available at www.videolan.org) for playback or Nero (available at www.nero.com) for burning software.
    • Power Issues: If the drive is not appearing, it may not be receiving enough power from the USB port. Try using a different USB port on your laptop.
    • Check Device Manager: If the light flashes but the drive is still not visible in "This PC," check the Windows Device Manager to see if the device is listed under "DVD/CD-ROM drives" or if there are any driver errors (yellow exclamation marks).

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