Freecom FC-1

Review Pages

1. Data CD reading Tests
2. Package - Installation
3. CD Error Correction Tests
4. Protected Disc Tests
5. CD-DA - DAE Tests
6. CD Recording Tests
7. Writing quality - 3T Jitter Tests
8. C1 / C2 Error Measurements
9. Flash Memory card reader
10. Conclusion

Freecom FC-1- Page 1

The Freecom FC-1 52x32x52 CD-RW burner with 7-in-1 card-reader is a new device that combines an ultra fast CD-RW with an integral 7-in-1 card-reader. The FC-1 is available as an internal version for PCs, and is connected via the IDE and USB interface. It writes CD-R media at 52x speed, and rewrites CD-RW media at 32x speed. The built-in buffer underrun prevention technology ensures reliability when writing or rewriting CD blanks. The card-reader supports CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard.

- Specifications

Product specifications	52x32x52
Tray type	Electrical load / eject, with emergency eject
Supported Memory cards	CompactFlash/MicroDrive/SmartMedia/Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro/ Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard
Supported CD Media	CD-R, CD-RW, MiniCD, CD-DA, CD-XA, CD-I, PhotoCD, VideoCD, CD-Text
Recording mode	Orange-Book part 2,3 Packet writing Disk at once Track at once Multi Session
Interface	Optical Drive: Standard IDE Interface Card Reader: USB interface (Internal USB connector on motherboard or at the back of the PC)
MTBF	50.000 hours
Safety standards	Application Standard UL1950 CSA950 EN60950 HHS Class1 EN60825-1 Class1 Radio Interference EN55022 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 ENN50082-1
Physical specifications	Height 4,2 cm x Width 14,7 cm x Length 19,5 cm - Weight 950 gr
Environmental specifications	Operating +5° to +45° C Storage -30° to +60° C Gradient 11 °C /hour (max.) Humidity 8 - 80 % (no condensation) Gradient 11 %/hour (max.)
Package includes:	• Freecom Internal CD-RW Recorder with 7 in 1 Card Reader • Roxio Easy CD Creator version 6/VCD editon • Freecom CD-R 80 min 700MB • Manual in 7 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, NL, T) • Quick Install Guide • Cables & Screws • Free helpdesk support • 2 years manufacturers warranty
System requirements	The minimum system requirements for the drive and complementary software: PC with Pentium II 350 MHz or higher with Windows 98SE/ME/ 2000Professional/XP, 400 MB free harddisk space, 128MB RAM, one free IDE controller connector and one free USB connector on the motherboard or at the back of the PC. This drive can play the following formats: Video CD, Photo CD, CD-DA, CDROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-TEXT, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-UDF. This drive can not play or record any DVD media.

The Freecom FC-1 uses a 2MB buffer store. The drive also supports Mount Rainier and RAW DAO 96 writing (CD).

- The drive

The Freecom retail package includes the drive, a CD with the manual and Roxio CD Recording Software (with Easy CD Creator). Thus there is a quick installation guide and the warranty.

The IDE and the audio cables, the mounting screws and a blank CD are also included. Finally, there is a cable/adaptor, for connecting the USB output cable onto our PC's USB connector instead of straight on the motherboard.

Below you can find the detailed description regarding the front and rear panels:

Removing the screws and opening the drive's cover voids the drive's warranty. For reference reasons, we post the following pictures. For a larger view press on the photo.