4
Connecting the Cables to the
DVD Writer
Connecting the Cables
Connecting the S-ATA Power cable
• The S-ATA Power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must
be connected to the power terminal the rear of the DVD Writer drive.
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2
Connecting the S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Power cable
S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Data Port
S-ATA Power Port
3
Emergency eject hole
LED
Disc compartment
Eject Button
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 firmlhy)
Front
Rear
S-ATA Power Port
S-ATA Data Port
Accessories
User Guide, Screw 4Pcs
Introduction
•
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Super-Writemaster
SH-S223Q(TS-H653Q)
Safety Precautions
The following are basic precautions to ensure user safety
and reduce the risk of property damage.
1
2
When you install the drive
While operating
Other
Place the drive on a level
surface.
•
Do not place the drive in
direct sunlight.
•
Avoid low- or high-temperature
environments.
•
Avoid high-humidity environments.
Handle with caution to prevent
damage from external shock.
Do not drop the drive, and pro-
tect it fromsevere shocks.
•
It can damage the drive or cause
it to malfunction.
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 use the
open/close button.
Do not use cracked, distorted or
damaged discs.
Do not insert a pin into the emergency open-
ing while in operation.
In particular, a disc with a crack on the
inner tracks may break while in use.
•
Never allow food particles or
foreign substances to enter 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.
Important to read and understand
at all times
Do not disassemble
1. Check to see that the disc does not have a crack before use.
If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole),
it is recommended that you make a copy immediately and
use the copy instead.
When a cracked disc is used continuously,the size of the
crack is likely to grow and it will eventually result in irreparable
damage to the disc.
2. Do not use low quality discs (i.e., illegal products, scratched or
damaged discs).
• Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could
void your authority to operate this device.
Warning/Caution
Warning:
To warn the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
Caution:
To caution the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in
damage to property.
•
Failure to do so may cause the
device to fall onto a hard surface,
resulting in damage or malfunction.
User Guide - ENGLISH
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This marking shown on the product or its literature,indicates that it should not be disposed with
other household wastes at the end of its working life.To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,please separate this from other
types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,or their
local government office,for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally
safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract.This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
CAUTION
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
LASER STANDARD
IEC 60825-1 :1993 +A1 :1997 +A2 :2001
WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
- http://www.samsung-ODD.com
- http://www.samsung.com
BG68-01625A REV.00
•
Samsung Eco-mark
The Samsung’s own Eco mark helps consumers to easily understand that
Samsung develops eco-friendly products. This mark represents Samsung’s
continuous effort to develop eco-friendly products.
• RoHS
(Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)
The RoHS, the environment regulation announced by European Union, restricts the use
of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in products put on
the market in The European Union after July 1, 2006.
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Solving Technical Problems
The tray doesn't open.
•
See if the PC on.
•
Make sure the power cable within the PC is connected properly.
•
If the tray still won't open with the power on, turn the power off
and insert a pin(paper clip) into the emergency hole to open.
The tray doesn't close.
•
Make sure the disc has been inserted properly.
The drive is not working properly.
•
See if the drive is connected properly to the PC.
•
See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
The Window OS can't detect the
drive.
•
See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
•
Can be an OS problem. Try reinstalling the Windows OS program.
The system doesn't read the disc.
•
See if the system detects the drive.
•
Make sure you use the types of discs that are supported
by the drive.
•
See if the LED turns into green.
•
Make sure you inserted the disc with the label facing up.
•
Make sure you are using the right program for disc play-
back.
•
See if the disc is clean.
•
See if any congealing has occurred.
•
Make sure the region code of the drive matches the disc
number.
•
The friction noise generated during SPIN-UP and STOP is caused by the
Automatic Ball Balancing System(ABS) and is not a malfunction.
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Using the Drive/Storing and Cleaning
Your Discs
Push the power button and boot the computer.
1
After booting the computer, open the disc
com-
partment by pressing the Eject button.
2
Insert the disc with the label on the disc facing
upwards and close the disc compartment by
pressing the Eject button. The indicator light
comes on.
3
Play the disc.
4
Using the DVD Writer
•
Do not place a disc in direct sunlight.
•
Store a disc vertically in a well-ventilated and
stable location.
•
Do not write or attach a label on a disc.
•
Do not drop a disc or place heavy objects on it.
•
Do not touch the surface
of a disc; hold it by the
edges.
•
To clean a disc, polish lightly
from the inside of the disc to the
outside with a soft cotton cloth.
Storing Your Discs
Cleaning Your Discs
•
Run the CD player program supplied with the sound card or play the
Windows Media Player.
Playing CD-DA/Audio CDs
•
Follow the instructions provided with the disc.
• A video card or MPEG software and a sound card need to be installed to view video CDs.
Playing Video CDs
•
The disc may not function properly if there are fingerprints, foreign substances or
dust on the disc surface.
•
If the drive is vertically installed, you cannot use an 8 cm Mini Disc
because the disc is movable.
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Installing the Drive
Installing the DVD Writer
If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket
to both sides of the drive.
• You can purchase these accessories separately
from your computer dealer.
(Screws for use: M3 X 6 X 4)
1
Remove the plate from a free expansion slot and install the
DVD Writer, as shown in the illustration.
• If you have no free expansion slot, install the drive in place of the
diskette drive.
• Make sure to use the standardized screws supplied (M3X6).
- To use screws other than M3X6 may result in malfunction.
S-ATA supported PC
(The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website)
256MB or above
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
2
How to install the DVD Writer on your PC. First, remove the cover; con-
nect the cable to the DVD Writer and then to the PC.
DVD
Writer
Horizontal
Bracket
Plate
System Requirements
5
When using one S-ATA cable
MainBoard
Drive
Hard Drive
When you have one ODD and the other ODD products.
Hard Drive
MainBoard
S-ATA 2
S-ATA 1
The type of accessories varies depending on a product model.
and some accessories described herein are subject to change without notice.
You can confirm the use of software at the site of our customer support.
Address: www.samsung-ODD.com
- See “ Support > Download center > Operation Manual ”.
- See “ Information > Flash manual > Recording software ”.
Note) The maximum speed depends on the writing media condition or some
of user`s PC environment.
DVD Writer
Category
DISC
Usable Discs
Disc Diameter
4.72 Inch or 3.15 Inch (120mm or 80mm)
S-ATA
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Media type
Write
Read
S-ATA 1.5Gbps
110ms (Random)
130ms (Random)
5.34 X 1.65 X 6.69 Inch (148.2 X 42 X 170mm)
20 ~ 80% (RH)
41°F ~ 122°F (5°C ~ 50°C)
2MB
Horizontal / Vertical
750 g
Data Transfer
Speed(MAX)
Access time
(Random)
Buffer Memory
Drive Installation
Temperature
Humidity
Operating
Environment
Weight
Size(Width x Height x Length)
Interface Port
Interface
Support
Burst Transfer Rate
Titles only
Setting
Best
The entire label area
(including graphics)
Disc
Labeling
Time
Less than 3:30 min
Less than 28:00 min
Less than 3:30 min
Less than 30:00 min
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD+R DUAL
DVD-R DUAL
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-ROM(Single)
DVD-ROM(Dual)
DVD-RAM
CD-R
US-RW
HS-RW
CD-RW
CD-ROM
DVD-RW(Dual)
DVD
: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RW (Dual), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-
ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R(DUAL) , DVD-R(DUAL), DVD-RAM
LightScribe DVD±R
C D
: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD+E(G) CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD ‚ CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-
CD), Multisession CD(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portforio)
LightScribe CD-R
SH-S223Q(TS-H653Q)
CAV 22X
CAV 16X
ZCLV 8X
CAV 12X
CAV 16X
CAV 12X
CAV 12X
CAV 12X
CAV 22X
CAV 16X
- CAV 16X
-
CAV 12X
PCAV 12X PCAV 12X
-
CAV 48X
PCAV 48X
CAV 40X
ZCLV 32X
CAV 40X
CLV 10X
CAV 40X
CLV 4X
CAV 40X
Technical Specifications
Best
Media Type
CD Media
DVD Media
CLV 6X
CAV 12X
CLV 2X
CAV 6X
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