Samsung Electronics Co SD604F DVD ROM DRIVE User Manual MANUAL

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DVD ROM DRIVE MANUAL

MANUAL

1Internal DVD-ROM DRIVESD-604User’s ManualEnglishSafety WarningsThe following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when usingyour DVD-ROM drive.You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.CAUTION Do not attempt to repair the DVD-ROM drive yourself. Contact your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs.Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthose specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.WARRANTY Please refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.As SD-604 has a steel ball installed in the turntable for the purpose of reducing thevibration and noises to be generated while the disc shaft rotates, you may hear the ballclicking sounds when the driver is handled manually or when it rotates at a low speed.But it is not a problem.SDR(Eng) 11/12/98 8:11 AM Page 1
2 3EnglishFront View of the DVD-ROM Drive Rear View of the DVD-ROM DriveCOMPACT1 2 3 4 5 61 Headphone ConnectorThe audio output connector enables you to plug stereo headphones into the drive. It requires a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.2 Volume Control DialThis control dial adjusts the volume for your headphones.You can only use the headphone jack and volume control when you have installed the required software utilities. For example, the Microsoft Windows Media player can be used.3 LEDIt lights when a DVD/CD disc is loaded or is worked.4 Disc TrayThe disc tray opens and closes automatically when you press the Open/Close button.☛ When you place a disc in the tray, make sure that the label on the disc is facing upwards. If you are not loading or unloading a disc, the tray should remain closed.5 Emergency holeIf the tray does not open when you press the Open/Close button, insert a small, metal rod (for example, an unwound paper clip) into this hole to eject the disc.☛ This function should only be performed when the computer is powered OFF.6 Stop(Open/Close) ButtonWhen in play, press the stop key and when in stop, press open/close key.21 3 4 51 Digital Output TerminalConnect an audio cable of the board that supports digital output to this terminal.2 Audio Output ConnectorYou can connect a sound card to your drive using this four-pin connector.➢This function is not covered in detail in this guide. Refer to the documentation supplied with your sound card.3 Device Configuration JumperUsually, 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 Host IDE Interface ConnectorThis input/output interface connector is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable from the IDE interface to the drive. 5 Power ConnectorThe power connector is a four-conductor male plug.CSSLMASDR(Eng) 11/12/98 8:11 AM Page 2
4 5EnglishBefore you install the DVD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you make certain thatyour set-up meets the system requirements listed below.System RequirementsInstall the drive in your computer horizontally, making sure that the Open/Closebutton is on the right.Installing the DVD-ROM Drive1Turn OFF your computer. Remember to verify theconfiguration jumper on the rear of the DVD-ROM drive.To install the drive, proceed as follows.2Remove the cover of your PC(main unit of the computer).3Remove the blank cover panel for the 5.25 inch unit in which the DVD-ROM drive is to be installed.4Connect the DVD-ROM drive to the IDE interface and power cables located inside your computer.☛Connectors are keyed so it is impossible to put them in an incorrect position. Do not force the connectors, if they do not seem to fit.5Install the DVD-ROM drive into the unit and secure it with mounting screws (recommended standard M3x6x4).◆ Depending on your PC model, you may need to attach guide rails to the drive, so that the drive is held firmly in place.On the ground that the guide rails are parts of the computer, if you don’t have these, please purchase separately.◆If you use screws that are longer than the recommended standard, you may damage the drive.6Put the cover back on your PC.Item DescriptionType of computer Intel Pentium 166MHz, RAM 16MB(or higher) with anIDE interface (or a 100% IBM-compatible computer)Free expansion unit 5.25 inchDisk space 100 MB minimumWindows version 95 OSR2 (or higher)Playback of DVD Video PC with Window95 OSR2DVD-Video playback software and appropriate hardware(MPEG2 card etc.)❉For further details, refer to the documentation that comes with DVD-Video playback softwareInstalling the SoftwareYou can install the device driver for DOS or for Windows.1Turn on your computer and wait for it to boot.7Reboot your system.Result: ◆The computer restarts◆Both the device driver and MSCDEX are loaded.6When the Setup Completed screen is displayed, remove the installation floppy disk from the drive.2Insert the driver disk into a floppy disk drive (usually the Adrive).4Run the program:5To... Then enter...Confirm the installation YExit without installing NResult: If you answer Y (Yes), the installation program automatically◆Creates a SAMSUNG directory on your hard disk,◆Copies the required softwares,◆Modifies the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.3If you are a... Then...DOS user ◆Type a: at the DOS prompt. ◆Press the RETURN key.Windows user ◆Access the File Manager.◆Click on the Aicon.Windows 95 user ◆When you are in Windows 95, it is not necessary toinstall Device Driver. Whereas, when you are in DosMode of Windows 95, then install as follows. Windows 95 user ◆Click on MY COMPUTER icon.Windows 95 user ◆Click on the Aicon.If you are a... Then...DOS user ◆Type CDSETUP after the a: prompt.◆Press RETURN.Windows user Double-click CDSETUP.EXE from the Windows File Manager.Windows 95 user Double click on CDSETUP icon. Result: The CD/DVD-ROM Setup Program dialog box is displayed.SDR(Eng) 11/12/98 8:11 AM Page 3
6 7EnglishPlease consult the following table BEFORE contacting your dealer or local SAMSUNGrepresentative.Changing the Drive and Driver SettingsResolving Technical ProblemsParameter Details/D:<drive name>Specifies the name of the top DVD-ROM drive. The <drive name> fieldmust contain the same information as specified by parameter in yourCONFIG.SYS file (which loads the corresponding DVD-ROM drive).☛The MSCDEX command must have at least one /D parameter.If you add another DVD-ROM device, you must add and specify a corresponding /D parameter for each new drive./E If the EMS memory mode (Expanded Memory Support) isenabled, this parameter specifies that the DVD-ROM drivercan save sector buffers using EMS memory./K Specifies that MS-DOS can recognize a DVD-ROM volumewritten in kanji (Chinese characters). Must be used for allDVD-ROM volumes written in kanji./S Permits the DVD-ROM drive to be shared on the MS-NET orWindows for Work Groups server./V: When MSCDEX.EXE is loaded, this parameter indicates thememory status./L:<drive letter> Specifies the letter of the top DVD-ROM drive. If more thanone DVD-ROM drive is connected, the system automaticallyassigns arbitrary drive names to the additional drives./M:<buffer> Specifies the number of sector buffers.Your DVD-ROM drive is controlled by:◆MSCDEX.EXE (a Microsoft CD-ROM extensions program)◆SSCDROM.SYS (the CD/DVD-ROM device driver)MSCDEX.EXE ParametersThe MSCDEX.EXE parameters are added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Below is the syntax for eachparameter. Information indicated within square brackets [ ] is optional.<Drv:>\<path>\MSCDEX.EXE [/E/K/S/V] /D:<drive name> [/L:<drive letter>] [/M:<buffer>]Example : The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX.EXE /D:SSCD000SSCDROM.SYS ParametersThe SSCDROM.SYS parameters are added to your CONFIG.SYS file. Below is the syntax for eachparameter. Information indicated within square brackets [ ] is optional.DEVICE=<Drv:>\<path>\SSCDROM.SYS /D:<drive name> [P:<X>]Example : The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your CONFIG.SYS file:Device=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS /D:SSCD000 /P:1F0,14,1Details for each parameter are listed below.Parameter Details/P:<X> Specifies the port for the interface card. Possible values: 1F0, 170Default: 1F0.Problem Meaning/SolutionThe softwareinstallation failed◆Check that your hard disk is not full.◆The installation floppy disk may be corrupted. Repeat the installation with the backup floppy disk.I re-booted my PCand it pausedduring the start-upprogram.After installing the device driver, your system start-up programmay take more time than expected. If it does not start-up after60 seconds, verify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and, if necessary,contact your local computer dealer.The disc tray doesnot open.The drive may not be installed correctly. Verify the physical installation.I installed thesoftware and re-booted my PC. TheDVD-ROM driveicon/directory stilldoes not appear.◆ Verify the connections between the drive and your PC. Check that the 40-pin flat cable is connected to an IDE interface (some PCs are equipped with an SCSI disk interface).◆Verify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Go to page 6 for the verification procedure.◆Check the LASTDRIVE= command in the CONFIG.SYS file.The specified letter must take the DVD-ROM volume into account. If you do not know which letter is assigned to the DVD-ROM, enter Z.◆Using the documentation provided with your PC, check that the IDE hard disk is set up in MASTER mode.In the FileManager, theDVD-ROM icondoes not display.If you have installed the DVD-ROM drive... Then...And the software Re-boot your PC.And have not installed the softwareInstall the softwarefollowing the instructionson page 5./D:<drive name>✽ Refer to README. DOC.Changes the name for the DVD-ROM drive. Up to eightcharacters can be input.Default: SSCD000.Details for each parameter are listed below.SDR(Eng) 11/12/98 8:11 AM Page 4
2770 r.p.m(linear velocity 3.49m/sec)Sustained : Max. 6480KB/sec Sustained : Max. 4800KB/sec(32X)SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the design specifications andthese user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.Technical Specifications Question & Answer1What is DVD?Adisc that the data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD, at 4.7GB(GigaByte), is 7 times that of a CD. The picture data uses the MPEG2 format, one of theworldwide standards of digital compress technology.2What is MPEG2 card?AMPEG2 card decode data of MPEG2 format on a DVD disc. There is a soft-MPEG2 lately.3What is Regional Code?AMPEG2 card and discs have regional code numbers. It is only possible to play adisc on a DVD-ROM drive when MPEG2 card has the same regional code with thedisc.4What is the difference of DVD-ROM DRIVE and DVD PLAYER?ADVD player has a MPEG2 decoder, but a DVD-ROM drive hasn’t a MPEG2decoder, so you need appropriate hardware to decode MPEG2 data on a disc.(MPEG2 card etc.)5Where can I get DVD disc or MPEG2 card?You can get DVD discs at big disc stores, get MPEG2 card at computer stores.DISCERROR RATEREAR PANELFRONT PANELOPERATINGENVIRONMENTGENERALRELIABILITYDRIVEPERFORMANCEDisc diameterDisc types supportedRotational speedData transfer rateAccess time(1/3stroke)Data buffer capacityLaserSlide mechanismSpindle motorLoading mechanismEject buttonIndicator(LED)Headphone outputVolume controlDimensionsNet weightWork areaStorage areaRequired powerInterface connectorAudio outputJumper blockMTBFDisc tray loadingDVD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, CD-DA(Audio), CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Photo-CD(Single,Multi-session),Video CD ready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV, CD-R,CD-RW12cm or 8cmPIO Mode 4 : 16.6MB/sec Multiword DMAmode 2 : 16.6MB/sec100ms(Typical)512KBSemiconductor LaserStepping motorBrushless motorTray. DC motor(Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical10-15Auto eject or Auto injectBUSYStereo mini-jack(Ø3.6mm) 0.60±0.06V(rms) 33ΩDial type+5VDC : 1.0A, +12VDC : 1.5A(Max)ATAPILine out 0.70 ±0.07V(rms) : 47KΩDevice configuration jumperTemperature : 5 ~ 45°C, Humidity : 8 ~ 80%Temperature : -20 ~ 55°C, Humidity :5 ~ 85%149(W) x 41.5(H) x 200(D)mm (Including bezel)900g125,000 POH(Duty 20%)50,000 timesMODE1:10-12, MODE2:10-995ms(Typical)SECTIONSSD-604DVD CD6700 r.p.m(linear velocity 1.3m/sec)8 9SDR(Eng) 11/12/98 8:11 AM Page 5

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