Samsung Electronics Co SM408 CD-RW/ DVD Drive User Manual users manual

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd CD-RW/ DVD Drive users manual

users manual

BG68-00350ADirect CD for Windows®95/98/2000 and N●ENGLISH● ESPAÑOL● DEUTSCH● FRANÇAIShttp://www.samsungelectronics.comSM-408
User's Guide COMBO DRIVESM-408FCC ComplianceThis 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 harmfulinterference 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 causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes 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 towhich the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Contents3Safety Precautions2The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when usingyour COMBO drive. You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.Avoid exposing your eyes or skin to direct or scattered radiation.CAUTION Do not attempt to repair the COMBO drive yourself. Contactyour dealer or local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs.If you make any adjustments or perform any operations otherthan those specified in this guide, you run the risk of exposure tohazardous radiation.WARRANTY Please refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements.Precautions 1.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not exposethis appliance to rain or moisture.2. Always check each disc for cracks before using it. If there arecracks on the surfaces, especially around the border of thecenter hole, we recommend that you make a copy of the discimmediately and then stop using it. If you continue using thedisc, it will probably develop more cracks and eventually causeirreparable damage.3. Do not use poor quality discs:●From unknown sources● Without any copyright●Scratched or damaged in any waySafety Precautions 2Your COMBO Drive 4Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory 5System Requirements 5Installing the COMBO Drive 5Connecting the Cables 6Installing the CD Record Utility 8Installing the Device Driver 8Setting Up the Device Driver 9Using the COMBO Drive 10Storing and Cleaning Your Discs 10Solving Recording Problems 11Recommended Disc Types 13Solving Technical Problems 14Technical Specifications 15* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarksof their respective owners.
Installing the COMBO DriveUpgrading the Firmware Flash Memory5The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from thefollowing Web site:http://www.samsungelectronics.comTo install your COMBO drive in the PC, proceed as follows.1Make sure that the PC is powered off and disconnected from any power source.2If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket to both sides ofthe drive.COMBO drive●Use of the brackets depends on your computermodel; you can purchase these accessoriesseparately from your computer dealer.3Remove the cover from a free expansion slot and installthe COMBO drive, as shown in the illustration.●If you have no free expansion slot, install the drive inplace of the diskette drive.Before you install the COMBO drive, we strongly recommend that youcheck that your setup meets the system requirements listed below.System RequirementsItem DescriptionComputer Intel Pentium II 300MHz/Celeron 333A(or higher), 32 MB of RAM (or higher) with an IDE interface Free expansion unit 5.25 inchDisk space 700 MB minimumWindows version Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT4.0 OSR2 (or higher)(For Windows NT, we recommend Service Pack2,and Version is over 4.00.1381)MS-DOS 5.0 or higher (For MS-DOS, The CD-R/CD-RW drivercan only read a disc without premaster Software.)DVD Video playback PC with Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT4.0 OSR2 DVD-Video playback software and appropriate hardware (the Power DVD MPEG software is included in theCOMBO drive package)Your Combo Drive4123 4 51. Earphone connection terminal2. Volume control3. Indicator light (when it is green, a disc is being read or recorded)4. Disc compartment5. Emergency eject hole (if the compartment does not open whenyou press the Eject button, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in thehole and push firmly)6. Eject button1. Digital output terminal2. Sound output terminal3. Master/slave select terminal4. Interface terminal5. Power terminal
7Connecting the Cables 61. Power cable 3. IDE cable 2. Master/slave select terminal4. Audio cable1Connecting the power cableThe 4-pin power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must beconnected to the power terminal on the rear of the COMBO drive. 3Connecting the IDE cableTwo configurations are possible.●The COMBO drive is the only IDE device in addition to the hard disc.4Connecting the audio cable from a sound cardConnect the 4-pin audio cable between the sound output terminal on the COMBOdrive and the audio input terminal on the sound card.2Installing a jumper on the master/slave select terminalInstall the jumper in the correct position on the terminal:MA to use the device in the master modeSL to use the device in the slave modeCS to control the device via a CSEL host interface signalSee Step 3 for further details.IDE port Mother board COMBO(SL) Hard disc(MA)Second IDE cableCOMBO(MA) CD-ROM(SL) Hard disc(SL) Hard disc(MA)First IDE cable Mother board Install the jumper in the SL position (Slave).Connect the 40-pin flat IDE cable from the IDE port on the mother board, first tothe COMBO drive and then to the hard disc.●You already have an additional IDE device installed in your computer.Install the jumper in the MA position (Master).Connect the 40-pin flat IDE cable from a second IDE port on the motherboard directly to the COMBO drive or first to another additional IDE drive andthen to the COMBO drive.
Setting Up the Device Driver9◆Automatic Setup1Insert the setup diskette in the diskette drive and change the directory to A:,where A: is the diskette drive.To do so, type A: after the C:\ prompt and press [Enter].2Type CDSETUP and press [Enter].3Reboot the computer.◆Manual SetupLAST DRIVE = Z- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DEVICE = C :\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS /D : SSCD000 /V- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C :\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX /D:SSCD000Installing the CD Record Utility 8To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the COMBO drive, you mustfirst install the CD record utility. For compatibility reasons, you arerecommended to uninstall any existing software of the same type beforeinstalling this utility.1Insert the disc supplied with the COMBO drive in the drive.2Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the utility.Refer to the separate utility documentation for further details.3Store the utility disc in a safe place.The SAMSUNG device driver enables discs in the COMBO drive to be read butnot recorded in an MS-DOS environment; the driver is located in the D driverfolder on the CD record utility disc.You do not need to install an additional device driver forWindows 95/98/2000/ME, Windows NT4.0, as the default Windows devicedriver is used.Installing the Device Driver 1Make the C:\SAMSUNG directory.2Copy the files from the diskette to the C:\SAMSUNG directory.To do so, type COPY A:*.*C:\SAMSUNG after the C:\ prompt and press[Enter].3Edit the CONFIG.SYS file.Add the DEVICE=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS \D:SSCD000 /V entry.4Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.Add the C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX /D:SSCD000 entry.5Reboot the computer.
11Using the COMBO Drive10To ensure a long service life for your discs and drive, follow the pre-cautions below when storing and cleaning your discs.1Push the power button and boot the computer.2After booting the computer, open the disccompartment by pressing the Eject button.3Insert the disc (CD/DVD) and close the disccompartment by pressing the Eject button.The indicator light comes on.4Play the disc (CD/DVD).1Do not place a disc in direct sunlight.2Store a disc vertically in a well-ventilated andstable location.3Do not write or attach a label on a disc.4Do not drop a disc or place heavy objects on it.Playing Audio CDsRun the CD player supplied with Windows or your sound card. You can listen to the CD by connecting an earphone to the earphoneconnection terminal.Playing DVDs or Video CDsSet up and run the SOFT MPEG program supplied as an accessory.Storing and Cleaning Your Discs5Do not touch the surface of a disc; hold it by theedges.6To clean a disc, polish lightly from the inside of thedisc to the outside with a soft cotton cloth.1Check whether the source file is corrupted.2Optimize the hard disc by using the Windows defragmenter feature:START / PROGRAMS / ACCESSORIES / SYSTEM TOOLS / DISC DEFRAGMENTER3Decompress the hard disc if it is compressed.4Make sure that the space available on the hard disc is at least twice the sizeof the largest file to be recorded on the disc.5If you wish to record more than 1 000 small files:●First create an image file and copy the image file to the disc; refer to thesection entitled "CD Creation from CD Image" in the CD record utilitydocumentation●Choose the low record speed●Compress small files and then record themSolving Recording Problems If you have any problems recording via your COMBO drive, follow theappropriate instructions below for the source that you are using.To play audio or video CDs and/or DVDs in your COMBO drive, proceed asfollows.◆Hard Drive
Recommended Disc Types 13DVD Region Protection Coding (RPC):The RPC feature is supported on DVD players and is used with DVD-videodiscs (such as movies). Currently, the motion picture industry has dividedthe world into different regions or zones that correspond to the regionalmarkets into which the motion picture industry releases movies. Simply put,RPC codes are placed on movies marketed throughout the world, based onthe region of the world in which they are being sold. These RPC codes helpcontrol and prevent pirating of new movies into other motion picture regionsprior to their true release dates within those markets.The SM-408 COMBO drive supports RPC phase II. In the RPC-2 mode,the local code can be changed by users. RPC-2 is selected by defaultfor the SM-408 COMBO drive. You can change the region code up tofive times via an MPEG application.Please contact your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative if youwish to change the local code more than five times.CD-R Fujifilm, Kodak, Maxell, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Pioneer, Ricoh,SKC, Sony, Taiyo Yuden, TDK, Yamaha CD-RW Mitsubishi, Ricoh, SKC121Copy the network drive contents to the hard disc and then from the hard diskto the COMBO drive.1Clean the source CD, if necessary.2Create an image file and then copy the image file to the COMBO drive.3Check the CD-ROM drive record speed.There are two recording methods :●Low-speed (file by file) ●High-speed (transfer of an image file from the hard disc)4If the transfer speed of the CD-ROM drive is slower than the record speed,reduce the record speed.1Before starting to record, determine the audio and transfer speeds by usingthe [Tool/System Test] option in Easy CD Creator. Then, choose anappropriate record speed. If the audio speed is less than 2X, first create animage file on the hard disc.2To perform a record test before copying to a CD, select the [Test/Copy]option.3If the test fails, try recording on another disc.4The COMBO Drive provides a recording function with a high speed re-recordable disk(CD-RW, 8X). To re-record data at a high speed, use the disk which High Speed is printed on. Available for HS-RW:4X and 8X / general RW:2X and 4X◆Network Drive◆CD-ROM Drive◆Others
Technical Specifications15SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the designspecifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change withoutnotice.CD-R: Max.1200 KB/sec (8X)Max. 600 KB/sec (4X)CD-RW: Max. 600 KB/sec (4X)Sustained:Max. 10800 KB/sec (8X)Max. 4800 KB/sec (32X)DiscError rateRear PanelFront PanelOperatingEnvironmentGeneralReliabilityDrivePerformanceDisc diameterDisc types supportedData transfer rateAccess time (1/3 stroke)Data buffer capacityLaserSlide mechanismSpindle motorLoad mechanismEject buttonIndicator (LED)Headphone outputVolume controlDimensionsNet weightOperationsStorage Required powerInterface connectorAudio outputJumper blockMTBFDVD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, CD-DA (Audio), CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Photo-CD (Single, Multi-session), Video CDready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-TEXT12 cm or 8 cmErasing disc typesCD-RWPIO mode 4:16.6 MB/sec, DVD: 8X / CD, CD-R: 32XMultiword DMA mode2: 16.6 MB/sec120 ms2 048 KBSemiconductor laserStepping motorBrushless motorTray. DC motor (Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical.Mode 1:10-12, Mode 2:10-9Auto eject or Auto injectBUSYStereo mini-jack (Ø 3.6 mm) 0.60±20% (vrms) 33 ΩDial type+5 VDC: 2.5 A (max.), +12 VDC: 1.5 A (max.)ATAPI BUS (IDE)Line out 0.70 ±20% (vrms): 47 KΩDevice configuration jumperTemperature: 5~45°C Humidity: 10~80%149 (W) x 42 (H) x 200 (D) mm (including bezel)860 g (drive only)125 000 POH (20% duty)130 ms / 110 msItem CD-RW DVD / CDTemperature: -25~55°C Humidity: 10~90%Solving Technical Problems14The COMBO drive is notdetected by the computer.After installing the COMBOdrive, the PC gets slower.◆Check that the power, audio and IDE cables arecorrectly connected to the computer.◆Change the IDE cable and reconnect it to the computer.Preferably, connect a second IDE cable to the COMBOdrive in master mode; see page 7 for further details.◆Check the position of the jumper in the master/slaveselect terminal.Problem Meaning / SolutionThe COMBO drive is notrecognized by MS-DOS. ◆Reinstall the device driver or update it with the latestversion by downloading it from the Samsung Web site.The COMBO drive is notdetected by Windows. ◆This case may occur when there is a Windowsinstallation problem; reinstall Windows.No sound is heard from anaudio CD. ◆Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected to the sound output terminal on the COMBO drive andthe sound card CD-IN terminal. ◆Check that the sound card is operational.◆Adjust the volume control.A CD is not read or is read tooslowly. ◆Install the latest version of the device driver.◆Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it, if necessary.When the MPEG software playsa Video CD, the pictures are notregular and the running speed istoo slow.◆Adjust the size of the replay screen.◆After checking the display resolution, adjust it, ifnecessary.The Disc is not in message isdisplayed even though a dischas been inserted.◆The computer may not recognize the disc if you startplayback too quickly after inserting the disc. Open and close the disc compartment and try again.◆Clean the disc and try again.The COMBO drive is notdetected after it is connected toa sound card.◆The interface mode of the sound card is AT-BUS. You must therefore connect the COMBO drive to theIDE port on the PC mother board, rather than to thesound card, or install an IDE-compatible sound card.The disc compartment will notopen. ◆Check that the power cable is correctly connected.◆Power off and disconnect the PC. Insert a pin orunfolded paper clip in the emergency hole and pushfirmly until the disc compartment opens.Max. 1200 KB/sec (8X)
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