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Using the Drive

 

 
The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from the following Web site:  

http://samsung-ODD.com

 

http://samsung.com

Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

 
Before you install the CD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you check that your setup meets the 
system requirements listed below. 
 

 

System Requirements

Item

Description

Type of computer

Intel Pentium II 1

6

6MHz(or higher), 16 MB of RAM (or higher) with an IDE interface

Free expansion unit

5.25 inch

Disk space

100MB minimum

MS-DOS version

5.0(or higher)

Windows version

Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / ME / XP Windows NT 4.0 (or higher)

Summary of Contents for SC-148A

Page 1: ...g the CD ROM Drive Storing and Cleaning Your Discs Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory System Requirements Introduction Front Rear Troubleshooting Solving Technical Problems Setup Installing the CD ROM Drive Connecting the Cables Installing the Device Driver Setting Up the Device Driver Specifications ...

Page 2: ...symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could void your authority to operate this device Always make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use If the disc has a crack especially around the center hole it is recom...

Page 3: ...ation Place the drive on a level surface Failure to do so may cause the device to fall onto a hard surface resulting in damage or malfunction Do not place the drive in direct sunlight Avoid low or high temperature environments Avoid high humidity environments ...

Page 4: ...ction Do not move the drive while in operation and do not attempt to open the disc tray byforce Make sure to close all working programs before attempting to open the tray and always usethe open close button Do not insert a pin into the emergency opening while in operation Do not use cracked distorted or damaged discs In particular a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in use ...

Page 5: ...nter the drive casing To protect against the risk of fire do ot spill such liquids as alcohol and benzene on the drive Do not disassemble attempt to repair or modify the device without express approval as directed in the manual To reduce the risk of damage electric shock and fire ...

Page 6: ... volume control when you have installed the required software utilities For example the Microsoft Windows Media player can be used 3 Disc compartment The compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button 4 Emergency eject hole If the compartment does not open when you press the Eject button power off the computer insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push fir...

Page 7: ...etail in this guide Refer to the documentation supplied with your sound card 3 Master slave select terminal Usually this is a pre set configuration as illustrated below Verify that the setting is as illustrated If it is not simply remove the jumper and place it in the correct position 4 Interface terminal This input output interface terminal is used to connect the 40 pin flat cable from the IDE in...

Page 8: ...at the PC is powered off and disconnected from any power source If necessary attach a horizontal bracket to both sides of the drive Remove the cover from a free expansion slot and install the CD ROM drive as shown in the illustration Installing the CD ROM Drive Connecting the Cables ...

Page 9: ...e power connector and the incline side of the CD ROM drive before connecting Connecting the IDE cable Insert the IDE cable 40 pin which is connected to the hard disk to the interface terminal Place the red line of the cable close to the Pin 1 When using one IDE cable Connect the cable to the SL Slave of the Master Slave Select Terminal at the rear of the CD ROM drive a Slave Drive Choose the SL Ju...

Page 10: ...ted to MA Master it will work in the Master mode If the jumper is connected to SL Slave it will work in the Slave mode If the jumper is connected to CS CSEL you can control the device by using the host interface signal CSEL In general connection to MA is recommended Connecting the audio cable from a sound card Connect the 4 pin audio cable between the sound output terminal on the CD ROM drive and ...

Page 11: ...p the Device Driver Automatic Setup The device driver is located in the Ddriver folder of the User s guide disc which is provided in the package Manual Setup Make the C SAMSUNG directory Copy the files from the diskette to the C SAMSUNG directory To do so type COPY D Ddriver C SAMSUNG after the C prompt and press Enter Edit the CONFIG SYS file Add the DEVICE C SAMSUNG SSCDROM SYS D SSCD000 V entry...

Page 12: ...ush the power button and boot the computer After booting the computer open the disc compartment by pressing the Eject button Insert the disc CD with the label on the disc facing upwards and close the disc compartment by pressing the Eject button The indicator light comes on Play the disc CD Accessories z The type of accessories varies depending on product model Audio cable User Manual Setup Guide ...

Page 13: ...stall the CD ROM drive we strongly recommend that you check that your setup meets the system requirements listed below System Requirements Item Description Type of computer Intel Pentium II 166MHz or higher 16 MB of RAM or higher with an IDE interface Free expansion unit 5 25 inch Disk space 100MB minimum MS DOS version 5 0 or higher Windows version Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP Windows NT 4 0 or highe...

Page 14: ...stalled the appropriate player such as Microsoft Windows Media Player you can adjust the volume using the headphone volume control on the drive front panel If you select DIGITAL at CD Audio Play in Media Player of Windows ME XP the earphone does not appear in the Digital Mode A CD is not read or is read too slowly Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it if necessary The disc compartme...

Page 15: ...a Buffer capacity 128KB Laser Semiconductor laser Slide mechanism Gear motor Spindle motor Brushless motor Load mechanism Tray DC motor Soft Eject ERROR RATE Mode 1 1block 1012 bits Mode 2 1block 109 bits FRONT PANEL Eject button Auto eject or Auto inject Indicator LED POWER ON BUSY Headphone output Stereo mini jack Ø3 6mm 0 60 20 Vrms 33 ohm Volume control Wheel type REAR PANEL Required power 5VD...

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