You really do not need the CD to set up the wheel. In fact, it is preferable to use the newest drivers that are always on our website. Please carefully follow the instructions that come with the drivers. They are in the "readme.txt" file that comes with them.

If you suspect that one of your CD's is defective, please contact us immediately so we can arrange for a replacement. There are some things you should be aware of when it comes to using L/S with your Holosync soundtracks. Most important is that it's usually unwise to use two different entrainment stimuli at the same time. When you combine entrainment stimuli, there is a very strong chance that each of the stimuli will cancel each other out.

Retiring a disc: I don't need that directory of MP3s backed up any more, etc. Or maybe I was using that cd-r to temporarily shuttle a bunch of OTR shows from place to place. Dent and Ding sale: maybe I closed the disc before I wanted to and re-burned that session again on a fresh disk. Maybe I put the same file on twice or something else goofy like that. These are like "cosmetic damage" - the CD will work just fine, the contents are just not what I wanted them to be for my own usage.

Yes and no! If the disc has been left OPEN it can be written to again, although no existing data on the disc can be overwritten. This is known as multi-session recording. Data is written to the disc in sessions and if the session is left OPEN then another session may be added later (up to 99 sessions can be written to a single disc!). Generally, when writing to CD-Rs they are CLOSED by default, meaning that no further writing can be done.

CD-Rs have a metal reflective layer that is essential for the disc to function. The best reflective layer material is gold because it is chemically inert - meaning it will not react and degrade as other metals might. The second best layer is silver, which is more reactive chemically, but generally cheaper and currently more widely available. Mitsui, HHB, Apogee and Quantegy, among others, make discs containing gold.

You can download a driver from our Web site or contact LifeScan's Technical Support Helpline on freephone (UK) 0800 028 0616 or (Ireland) 1800 535 676 for a replacement driver (subject to availability).

Yes. The LEDs are there for when the wheel is used with the newer v 2.2 Force RS engine or one of the console cartridges, such as for the PlayStation or N64. They are not used with the v 2.1 Force RS engine cartridge. The test for if the wheel is getting power is the "virtual spring" effect, which should be present when the wheel is powered on but **not** connected to the PC. Turn the wheel left and right to test for the virtual spring - if it comes back to approximate center, it is working.

The key measurements are (RS and Force RS): Top of front of housing above desk surface: 7.5" Top of rear of housing above desk surface: 3.5" Depth (from front edge of desk): 9.75" with Force RS engine or shifter cartridge or sleeve), 9.25" with RS, PSX engine etc.) Width: 15" Wheel Diameter: 10.5" Wheel rim thickness (oval, approximately): 1.75"x1.25" Clamps (center-center): 9.5" Clamps (width of arm): 1.

It is very difficult to estimate the life of a CD-R or CD-RW because there are many factors such as temperature and humidity, exposure to light, dirt and contamination, and handling and scratches, which can affect the life of a disc.

All of our CD recorders work with either blank CD-Rs or CD-RWs, so you won't be locked into exclusive use of one or the other by your hardware. Choosing between the two formats really comes down to your intended uses for the discs you're burning. Although the "R" in CD-R stands for "recordable," this is a "write-once" technology. That means anything you record on a CD-R is permanent.

No. It is only for designing your own force feedback effects and experimentation. Only the Force RS drivers need be installed for the wheel to work in games.

Yes, the content on the DVDs is organized in such a way that it is easy to create your own CD-Rs from DVD. However, there are some things that must be paid attention to: Keep the path identical. For example, if the path to Windows XP Professional on a DVD is \English\WinXP\Pro\, be sure to put all of the files on the CD-R in the same path. CD-Rs can only be created and used in accordance with the MSDN Master End-User License Agreement (EULA).

The only discs that a DVD player is guaranteed to read are DVD discs. Support for CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW may be included, but is by no means guaranteed. CD-R was designed to be read by an infrared 780nm laser. DVD uses a visible red 635nm or 650nm laser, which aren't reflected sufficiently by the organic dye polymers used in CD-R media. As a result, many DVD players can't read CD-R media. Some DVD players come with two lasers so that they can read CD-R.

On an injection molded or "pressed" CD, the grooves (called "pits and lands") that represent the binary data on the disc's polycarbonate substrate are pressed into it by a "stamper" when it is manufactured. So hundreds or thousands of identical CDs can be created from the same mold. CD-Rs (the "R" stands for "recordable") are manufactured first as blank discs and then data is later recorded on them using a laser disc burner.

High Tech High no longer sells CD-Rs or floppies to students. Teachers can optionally distribute CD-Rs and floppies.

A CD-R starts as a blank disc and is burned (recorded). A replicated disc is custom molded (like an LP). CD-Rs are normally not sold at retail.

first determine your read offset, then determine the combined read/write offset. By using this formula, you will get the write offset. Write Offset = Combined Read/Write Offset - Read Offset It has to be the same pressing like I used, as different pressings usually uses a different offset. This specific error occurs, when the track layout is different than the correct CD, e.g. one track is slightly longer (1 sector would be enough).

We've read that they last from six months to eighty years, but the shorter duration involved storage in the sun and sandpaper - not a pretty idea. We've had no trouble so far - we've had one return which was quickly remedied (and that may have been a blank disc that crept in) and another one with a glitch that we sorted out. These CD-Rs play well on all but the oldest CD player - our home player is from the mid-1990s and they play fine.

If you have a defective CD album, please call our order telephone immediately. It will help if you have your email order confirmation when you call. Explain the problem and our customer service agent will handle it to your satisfaction. In the U.S., the toll-free Order Phone is 800-662-3654; from elsewhere, call 310-450-2061 or contact us through our Contact Us page.

Replacements are available for defective cassettes and CDs within 30 days of purchase. You can order a replacement by contacting our consumer services department within those 30 days. Please be aware that you may be asked to verify the defect. At this time we do not offer automated web support for replacements.

We will be happy to replace your defective CD if you purchased it directly from us. Please call our Customer Service Department at 402-457-4341 or email us at returns@americangramaphone.com.

No, only replacements for defective copies will be made by an even exchange within 30 days. Even exchanges will be granted on defective products ONLY. Any CD's that are marked or damaged by the customer will be ineligible for exchange or refund.

Intervention and Referral Services is a committee of teachers, an administrator, child study team members and the school nurse who meet every 6 weeks to discuss any students that are having difficulty in some area in school. Generally most referrals come from classroom teachers and the teachers come to speak about their concerns. The parents will always be advised if their child is to be discussed and will be invited to join the meeting.

The new drivers may help a bit, especially if you check the "map y forces to x axis" option in the "gain settings" page. Be sure to first uninstall your original drivers before installing the new ones. Most important is to be sure to edit the "N3.ini" file in the game's main folder, according to the readme that comes with N3 (also in the game folder).

The RS Shifter (for our non-force wheel) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the GPL USB Shifter.

No. The serial port and gameport are totally different. Even if you could find a physical adapter they would still not be compatible electronically.

Be sure to get DirectX 8.0a available here . DirectX 7.0 had a few bugs... Re-install the Force RS drivers using the sure fire install procedure outlined above. Ultimately, the best solution is to upgrade to Win98, especially if you have a Pentium II class or later system. The squeak is caused by the (carbon block) brushes of the motor vibrating against the commutator. There is no lubrication possible or desirable.

The Force RS gets smooths out with use. Essentially, the Kevlar-reinforced drive belts need a chance to break in and become supple (they do not stretch appreciably). Much like a car, the Force RS must be gently broken in. It usually takes about 20 hours of gameplay to smooth out the "new car" feeling of the Force RS.

Nascar 99 will only support DirectX if you install the game using the "Windows rasterizer" option. Unfortunately, Nascar 99 will not work in mutiplayer mode in the "Windows Rasterizer" mode. In Windows XP, I get a "File not found error" or "Cannot find the specified file error" during the Force RS driver installation. Help! HID related service errors related to driver installation appear to be a legitimate bug within Windows XP.

The CD-R's color is a good guide to its longevity. The dye type matters most because dyes have different chemical compositions, and thus different life spans. The four major dye types used in CD-RS can be identified by their intrinsic color: It seems that the only dye that could have the smaller life span of 10 to 75yrs rather than up to 100yrs is the green or blue-green dye. Those CD's are acceptable for the majority of CD-R uses (routine backups and legal archival purposes).