Before you begin | License Agreement
Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing B's Recorder GOLD5. This Help file gives you details on how to install and use the software.

This manual is current based on the software and hardware information at the time of writing. The functions and contents in this manual may differ with future version upgrades of the software without prior notice. Refer to the supplementary manuals for any changes. Please notify us if you find any errors or omissions in this manual.

This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved with B.H.A Corporation. It may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced or translated in whole or in part, in Japan or abroad, without consent in writing from B.H.A Corporation.

B.H.A Corporation shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever, arising from the use of or inability to use this software.

Fontrix copyright reverts to Nanshiki (www.nanshiki.co.jp).

Copyright Datalight, Inc. 1993-2001 All Rights Reserved

MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Faunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.


Terminology used in Help

Windows refers to Windows 9x/Windows Me, Windows 2000/XP
Disc refers to CD-R/RW and writable DVD discs.
Drive refers to CD-R/RW and writable DVD drives.
Enable refers to switching on a radio button or checking a box.
Disable refers to switching off a radio button or unchecking a box.


B.H.A End-User License Agreement

In return for a license to use the enclosed software ("Software") and related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. License. This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to: (a) use the Software on a single computer; and (b) make one copy of the Software solely for back-up purposes, provided you reproduce B.H.A's copyright notice and any proprietary instructions.

2. Restrictions. You may not distribute copies of the Software to others, electronically transfer the Software from one computer to another (over a network or otherwise), or use the Software from multiple locations of a multi-user or networked system at any one time. The Software contains trade secrets and in order to protect them you may not de-compile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. You may not copy, modify, translate, rent, lease, resell, distribute, or network the Software except as allowed herein.

3. Ownership. As Licensee, you own the media (disc or fixed disk) upon which the Software is recorded. B.H.A retains title and ownership of the Software itself, recorded on the original media, and all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of the form or media in which or on which the original and other copies may exist. This license is not a sale of the Software or any copy thereof.

4. Term. This license is effective for a period of fifty (50) years dated from original purchase, unless terminated earlier by B.H.A or yourself. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software (and all related documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. B.H.A holds the right to terminate your license immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon any termination, including termination by you, you must destroy the Software (and all related documentation) and all copies or modifications there of in any form.

5. Confidentiality. You agree to maintain the Software and its original code in confidence. You agree that you will not disclose the Software or its code to any third party without the express written consent of B.H.A, and that you will take all reasonable precautions to preclude access of unauthorized persons to the Software.

6. Limited Warranty. B.H.A warrants only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. B.H.A does not and cannot warrant the performance or results you may obtain by using the software or documentation. The foregoing states the sole and exclusive remedies B.H.A will provide for breach of warranty. Except for the foregoing limited warranty, B.H.A makes no warranties, express or implied, and specifically disclaims all warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations may not apply to them. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country or state to state.

7. Limitation of Liability. B.H.A is not liable to you for any special, indirect, consequential or incidental damages, including any lost profits, lost data, or lost savings, even if B.H.A has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

8. Limitation of Remedies. B.H.A's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at B.H.A's option: (a) the replacement of any media not meeting B.H.A's limited warranty which is returned to B.H.A; or (b) if B.H.A or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement media which is free of defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning the Software, and the purchase price you paid will be refunded.

9. Export. You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the Japan restrict the import and the export of the Software. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software or media in any form without the appropriate Japanese and foreign government approval.

10. Copyright. The software is designed to assist you in reproducing material for which you possess the copyright, or which you have permission to copy from the copyright owner, including original audio, video, and image files. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

11. General. You acknowledge that you have read and understand this Agreement, and that by opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. You further agree that this Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between B.H.A and you that supersedes any previous oral or written proposal, agreement, or other communication relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No terms other than those set forth in this Agreement will be enforceable against B.H.A unless B.H.A gives its express consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in a writing signed by an officer of B.H.A.. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to use the Software legally and responsibly. Japanese law shall govern this Agreement, except as to copyright matters that are governed by local law. This Agreement is deemed entered into at Osaka, Japan, by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is declared unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such provision shall be deemed to be severed from this Agreement and shall not affect the remainder hereof. B.H.A reserves all rights to the Software and its use not specifically granted in this Agreement.

If you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact B.H.A by writing to: B.H.A Corporation, Legal Department, 3rd Akatsuki Bldg, 13-45 Toyotsu-cho, Suita-shi, OSAKA, 564-0051 JAPAN.

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