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Types of Disc Formats Supported - Read 

 

DVD: 

DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM  

CD: 

CD-DA, CD+G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge 
(Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio) 

Front Panel 

 

Figure 1.SD-R5372 DVD Writeable Drive Front Panel 

 

Loading 
Tray

 

Load disc using tray.  
 

Busy Light 
LED

 

The LED lights green or amber when the drive is operating (LED is amber when drive is 
writing.)  
 

Eject 
Button

 

The Eject button is used to open the disc tray so you can install or remove a disc.  
 

Emergency  
Eject Hole

 

The emergency eject hole is to be used only when the Loading Tray will not open when 
Eject button is pressed.  
 

 

System Requirements

  

The DVD Writeable kit requires the following (If kit uses Nero6 software): 

 

Microsoft Windows 98SE, XP, 2000 or ME 

 

CPU Requirements: 
300MHz minimum 
800MHz for capturing to hard disc 
1.6GHz for capturing to DVD video 

 

64MB RAM, 128MB RAM (for video editing) 

 

Hard Drive Space: 
500MB minimum 
4.8GB for DVD Images 

 

Screen solution 800 x 600 pixel minimum, 16 bit color depth or higher 

 

Windows Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher 

 

PCI sound card, USB audio box or motherboard built-in audio device 

 

TV tuner or video capture board for analog recording 

Summary of Contents for SD-R5372

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS STORAGE DEVICE DIVISION IRVINE CALIFORNIA SD R5372 DVD REWRITEABLE DRIVE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...CONTENTS Introduction 1 Setup 3 Using the DVD Rewriteable Drive 7 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 11 Drive Connectors 15 ...

Page 3: ...irmware upgrade available on Toshiba SDD Website that will boost DVD R write speed from 12X to 16X DVD RW write speed from 4X to 8X and DVD RW from 4X to 6X 3 way Disc Eject eject button software emergency eject hole Average Random Access Time CD 100ms DVD RAM 200ms DVD ROM 120ms Horizontal or Vertical Mount 2MByte Buffer Playback interchangeability for CD ROM and DVD ROM discs Regionalization RPC...

Page 4: ...ou can install or remove a disc Emergency Eject Hole The emergency eject hole is to be used only when the Loading Tray will not open when Eject button is pressed System Requirements The DVD Writeable kit requires the following If kit uses Nero6 software Microsoft Windows 98SE XP 2000 or ME CPU Requirements 300MHz minimum 800MHz for capturing to hard disc 1 6GHz for capturing to DVD video 64MB RAM ...

Page 5: ...an select the following functions CS Drive is configured using host interface signal CSEL SL Configures drive as Slave MA Configures drive as Master default mode Figure 1 Mode Select Jumper In most installations jumper should remain in the MA position factory default It is recommended that you install your DVD Rewriteable drive only on the secondary IDE BUS If you are installing on primary IDE BUS...

Page 6: ... the way in you will need to connect the IDE BUS cable Audio cable and the Power cable on the back of the drive Connecting Cables IDE BUS Cable not supplied with drive Your computer system should have a primary and secondary IDE BUS cable with your Hard Drive most likely being the Master on the primary BUS Connect BUS cable as follows assuring that pin 1 of cable side with red stripe is connected ...

Page 7: ...st local computer suppliers The sound cable connects to your sound card at one end and the other end connects to the digital audio connector at the left rear of the DVD Rewriteable drive see DVD Rewriteable drive Back Panel photo for location Refer to the instructions that came with your sound card for details on any sound driver software required Figure 5 Installing Audio Cable Completing Install...

Page 8: ...Nero6 Nero6 OEM Suite 3 Software Nero Burning Rom This easy to use software enables you to create your own CDs and DVDs Nero Backup Easy to use data backup program InCD 4 Easy to use Packet writing tool Nero Media Player Easy to use software for CD Audio Streaming Audio and Streaming Video Nero ShowTime a software DVD player for the most vibrant picture viewing of DVD movies and your own projects ...

Page 9: ...ay 2 The vertical position of the drive eject button up or down determines which of these four sliding disc holders are used see photo below Position the disc behind 3 of the disc holders two on bottom and one on upper rear closest to drive Using all four holders may cause the disc to not set properly in tray 3 Slide the disc holders towards the center of tray using your finger opened paper clip o...

Page 10: ...howTime A software DVD player for the most vibrant picture viewing of DVD movies and your own projects along with MPEG 4 Nero Digital compatibility NeroVision Express 2 A software package that leads you comfortably through the whole process of making Video CDs Super VideoCDs or high value DVDs Media Recommendations Toshiba recommends that major brand media be used for recording Below are recommend...

Page 11: ...uter power OFF by properly shutting down system 2 Insert a solid bar i e large paper clip into Emergency Eject hole and push in until loading tray opens Pull tray out Figure 3 Using Emergency Eject Handling Media DVD media is sensitive to dust and fingerprints Carefully handle media by its edges only If a DVD movie skips or hangs during playback clean the media Most DVD video playback issues are m...

Page 12: ...id DVD drivers selected If not Contact Technical Support Has the Windows DVD Rewriteable drive software driver program been corrupted by a virus Run a Virus Scan program and repair if possible Contact Technical Support if the Virus renders the software drivers not useable BUSY Indicator LED flashes slowly The disc may be dirty Clean it with a soft damp cloth Avoid cleaning the disc using a circula...

Page 13: ...DL DVD RW DVD RAM CD DA CD G CD MIDI CD TEXT CD ROM CD ROM XA MIXED MODE CD CD I CD I Bridge Photo CD Video CD Multi session CD Photo CD CD EXTRA Portfolio CD R CD RW Note All DVD CD formats except CD Red Book audio require additional application specific software and or hardware The drive is capable of reading these data formats However in order to run applications that use these formats you must...

Page 14: ...00 5 300rpm 4 8X ZCLV 6 800rpm 5 8X CAV 9 200rpm 6 6 16X CAV 1 380 3 200rpm 2 4X CLV 2 300 5 300rpm 4X CLV 9 500rpm 20 7 48X CAV 7 900rpm 17 2 40X CAV 1 200 2 000rpm 4 6X PCAV 4 700rpm 10 3 24X ZCLV 4 700 5 530rpm 12 24X ZCLV 6 300rpm 13 8 32X CAV 7 900rpm 17 2 40X CAV 9 500rpm 20 7 48X CAV 790 1 840rpm 4X CLV 790 1 840rpm 4X CLV 1 980 4 580rpm 10X CLV 4 740 5 530rpm 12 24X ZCLV Free firmware upgr...

Page 15: ... to 65º C 40º to 149º F Temperature Gradient Operating 11º C hour max Storage Shipping 20º C hour max Relative Humidity Operating 8 to 80 Storage Shipping 5 to 95 wet bulb 40 C max Vibration Operating 5 to 500 Hz read 2 45 m s2 0 25G O P Operating 5 to 500Hz write 2 45 m s2 0 25G O P Non operating 10 to 500Hz 9 8 m s2 1 0G O P Transporting with packing 10 to 25 Hz 9 8 m s2 1 0G O P Shock Non opera...

Page 16: ... Audio Connectors 4 pin and 2 pin connector use matching housing Part No 70066 made by Molex Corp or equivalent Regulatory The SD R5372 DVD Writeable drive has been certified by the following regulatory agencies UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 TUV EN60950I CE standard DHHS 21 CFR Sub Chapter J FDA CFR21 EN60825 ...

Page 17: ...y CAUTION Severe damage to the Drive circuits may occur if power cable is plugged in upside down with power ON Audio Connectors Supplies Analog and Digital sound to your system ATAPI Connector The SD R5372 DVD drive is connected to your computer system through the ATAPI connector Mode Select Jumper The mode select jumpers are 6 straight angle pins located on the rear of the DVD drive By placing a ...

Page 18: ... Bus Bit 10 28 CSEL Cable Select 9 I O HD4 Host Data Bus BIT 4 29 I HDAK DMA Acknowledge 10 I O HD11 Host Data Bus BIT 11 30 GND 11 I O HD3 Host Data Bus BIT 3 31 O INTRQ Host Interrupt Request 12 I O HD12 Host Data Bus BIT 12 32 O IOCS16 Host 16 BIT I O 13 I O HD2 Host Data Bus BIT 2 33 I HA1 Host Address Bus BIT 1 14 I O HD13 Host Data Bus BIT 13 34 I O PDIAG Passed Diagnostics 15 I O HD1 Host D...

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