Mac OS 9.1 to Mac OS 9.2.x:

In order to use the Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive with Apple’s iTunes and Disc Burner software under Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2.x, you will need to have the latest iTunes software (currently v2.0.4), available from:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120073
the latest Authoring Support Update (currently 1.1.9) available from:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120083
and the latest version of Disc Burner (currently 1.0.1) available from:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75106
Mac OS 9.2.x automatically includes Disc Burner v1.0.2. Disc Burner v1.0.1 is for those users using Mac OS 9.1. (Upgrading to Mac OS 9.2.x is highly recommended.)

Note: Many systems already ship preloaded with iTunes and Disc Burner. Check which version you have as they may already be current.

Follow these steps in order to use the Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive with iTunes and Disc Burner under Mac OS 9.1 to Mac OS 9.2.x:

1. Download the MCEcomb8CDR.sit file and double click to unstuff it if it does not unstuff automatically.
2. Drop the "MCEcomb8CDR" Authoring Support File into the "Authoring Support Files" folder located in the "Extensions" folder within your "System Folder".
3. Remove the "ToshibaCDR" file from the "Authoring Support Files" folder but keep it safely on your hard drive in another location such as a folder on your desktop. (When you next update your system software it is recommended to first go back and replace the "MCEcomb8CDR" with the "ToshibaCDR" file.)
4. Restart your Mac and you will now be able to use the Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x Drive with iTunes and Disc Burner.

Mac OS X v10.1.5:

The Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive is supported natively by Finder Burning under Mac OS X (10.1.5).

Follow these steps in order to use the Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive with iTunes under Mac OS X (10.1.5):

1. Under Mac OS 9.2.x, download the MCEcomb8CDR.device-plugin.sit file and double click to unstuff it if it does not unstuff automatically.
2. Still within Mac OS 9.2.X, open the following folders: System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DiscRecording.framework/Versions/A/Resources/DevicePlugIns
3. Drop the "MCEcomb8CDR.device-plugin" file into the "DevicePlugIns" folder.
4. Remove the "ToshibaCDR.device-plugin" file from this folder but keep it safely on your hard drive in another location such as a folder on your desktop. (When you next update your system software it is recommended to first go back and replace the MCEcomb8CDR.device-plugin file with the "ToshibaCDR.device-plugin" file. This must be done under Mac OS 9.2.X as well.)
5. Restart your Mac under Mac OS X and you will now be able to use the Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive with iTunes under Mac OS X!

Mac OS X v10.2.1 (Jaguar):

iTunes and Finder Burning under Mac OS X v10.2.1:

The Xcarét Pro 8x8x8x24x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive is supported natively by iTunes and Finder Burning under Mac OS X (v10.2.1). No additional software/drivers needed.

Please make sure you have downloaded the latest update to Jaguar, currently 10.2.1, via the Software Update system preference within Mac OS X, or by internet download from Apple's web site available at:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosxupdate.html

It is highly recommended to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes (iTunes 3 for Mac OS X) available at:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Mac OS 9.1 to Mac OS 9.2.x:

If you are using a CardBus DVD Decoder Card or hardware-based DVD decoder (all PowerBook G3 - 1998 (Wallstreet) and PowerBook G3 - 1999 (Bronze/Lombard) machines) with an MCE Xcarét Pro DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive and are unable to play video properly, you should replace your current Apple DVD Player utility with this version of the Apple DVD Player.