Asus SDRW-S1 LITE User manual

SDRW-S1 LITE
External USB DVD Writer with Sound Card
User Guide

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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Package contents........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 System requirements................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Specifications summary ........................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Getting to know your device.................................................................................................. 6
2. Setting up your device
Step 1: Connecting to your computer ............................................................................................... 7
Step 2: Installing the driver on Windows® OS.................................................................................. 7
Step 3: Connecting output devices..................................................................................................... 8
A. Connecting stereo headphones ....................................................................................8
B. Connecting powered analog speaker systems.........................................................8
C. Connecting 7.1 or 5.1-channel speakers.....................................................................8
Step 4: Configuring the audio settings.............................................................................................. 9
On Windows® OS ............................................................................................................................9
On Mac OS ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3. Using your device
3.1 Installing CyberLink software on Windows® OS ............................................................12
3.2 Burning files to disc on Windows® OS ...............................................................................13
3.3 Playing a disk and burning files on Mac OS ....................................................................14
4. Troubleshooting

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1.2 Package contents
Main Drive Driver CD Quick Start Guide Safety Notice
USB 2.0 Cable Adapter Power Cord*
* Type and quantity may vary regionally.
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ASUS SDRW-S1 LITE is a DVD writer that has a built-in sound card that provides 7.1-channel
audio output and a headphone amplifier. It delivers clear and precise sound for those who seek
truly immersive audio and video entertainment experiences.
1.3 System requirements
To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS SDRW-S1 LITE, make sure that your computer meets
the following requirements:
• USB2.0portorabove
• CPU:Intel®Core™2DuoE6750(2.66GHz)orabove
• Memory:2GBormoreisrecommended
• GraphicsCard:Intel®HDGraphics,AMDRadeon™HD5000,NVIDIAGeForce®400seriesand
above
• UseHDCPCompatibledisplayandVGAcardtoHighDenitiondigitaloutput
• Windows®10/Windows®8.1/Windows®8/Windows®7
• Mac®OSX10.6andabove
• Highqualityheadphonesorpoweredanalogspeakers
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.4 Specifications summary
General Specification
Read Speed
DVD±R(SL/DL):8X
DVD±RW: 8X
DVD-ROM(SL/DL):8X
DVD-RAM: 5X
CD-R/RW/ROM:24X
DVD Video Playback: 4X
VCD Playback: 16X
Audio CD Playback: 10X
DVD+R(M-DISC): 8X
Write Speed
DVD±R: 8X
DVD+RW: 8X
DVD-RW: 6X
DVD±R(DL): 6X
DVD-RAW: 5X
CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X
DVD+R(M-DISC): 4X
Audio Performance
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) up to 114dB
Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(A-Weighted):
up to 0.0005623% (-105dB)
FrequencyResponse(-3dB,24-bit/192kHzformat): 10Hz to 48kHz
Output Full-Scale Voltage 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) for line out, 7 Vrms (19.8 Vp-p) for headphone out
Main Chipset
Audio Processor Cmedia 6631A High-Performance Sound Processor
D-A Converter of Digital Sources Cirrus CS4398 x1
Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution 44.1/48/96/192kHz@16/24bit
S/PDIFDigitalOutput 44.1/48/96/192kHz@16/24bit
ASIO 2.2 Driver Support 44.1/48/96/192kHz@16/24bit
Others
Interface USB 2.0
Dimensions 210 x 169 x 44 mm (L x W x H)
Weight 590g

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1.5 Getting to know your device
Front view
Rear view
No. Items Description
1 Power on/off button Pressthebuttontoswitchon/othedevice.
2 Power indicator The LED will light up when powered on.
3 Optical drive bezel Insert an optical disc here.
4 Eject button Press the button to eject the optical disc.
5 Headphone out port Connect your headphone to this port.
6 Volume control Rotate to adjust the playback volume.
7 Front out port For2/5.1/7.1channelspeakersystems,connectstothefrontinputonthepowered
speakers.
8 Rear out port Connectstotherearsurroundinputon4/5.1/7.1poweredanalogspeakers.
9 Center/ subwoofer out port Connectstothecenter/subwooferinputon5.1/7.1poweredanalogspeakers.
10 Side surround out port Connects to the side surround channel input on 7.1 powered analog speakers.
11 Toslink out port Connects to an external digital decoder or digital speaker systems, Home Theater
systems, AV receivers.
12 Gain switch Pre-set low gain, you can switch to high gain when using high impedance headphone.
13 USB port Connects to your computer using a USB 2.0 cable.
14 DC in Connects to the adapter.

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2. Setting up your device
Step 1: Connecting to your computer
1. Connect the type A USB connector of the bundled USB 2.0 cable to your computer, and the
Micro-B connector to the optical drive.
2. Connect the adapter to the main drive.
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the adapter and plug the other end into a wall socket.
Step 2: Installing the driver on Windows® OS
After connecting the drive to your computer, you need to install the device driver that enables the
drive to work with Windows® operating system.
To install the driver on your computer:
1. Power on your device.
2. Insert the bundled driver CD into the optical drive bezel.
3. On the AutoPlay window, click Run setup.exe.
3. On the next screen, click and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
4. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
NOTES:
• ThedriverworksonlywhenyouconnectSDRW-S1LITE to a desktop PC or notebook PC.
• TheversionandcontentsofthesupportCDaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
• ThedriverisforWindows®operatingsystemonly.DriverinstallationisnotrequiredforMacOS.
USB 2.0
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Step 3: Connecting output devices
There are three options to connect output devices.
A. Connecting stereo headphones
B. Connecting powered analog speaker systems
C. Connecting 7.1 or 5.1-channel speakers
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
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7.1-channel speakers 5.1-channel speakers
Connecting 2-channel speakers

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Step 4: Configuring the audio settings
On Windows® OS
Follow these steps to configure the audio settings:
1. Go to Control Panel and click Sound.
2. Select ASUS XONAR S1 LITE and click Set Default to set ASUS XONAR S1 LITE as the default
audio output.
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NOTE: Skip the following steps when using a headphone.
3. If you want to connect your device to multi-channel speakers, click Configure to set up your
speaker.
4. Choose the appropriate configuration according to the type of your speaker.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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On Mac OS
Follow these steps to configure the audio settings:
1. Click Go on the control bar then select Utilities.
2. Double-click Audio MIDI Setup.
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3. From the Audio MIDI Setup screen, select Speaker.
4. Select an output format according to your speakers.
5. Click Configure speakers and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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3. Using your device
3.1 Installing CyberLink software on Windows® OS
CyberLink includes the following utilities:
• Power2Go8
• PowerBackup2.5
NOTE: Click on the right-upper corner of the CyberLink screen to see the detailed instructions on
how to use CyberLink.
To install CyberLink software on your computer:
1. Power on your device.
2. Insert the bundled driver CD into the optical drive bezel.
3. On the AutoPlay window, click Run setup.exe.
4. On the next screen, click or and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
5. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.

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3.2 Burning files to disc on Windows® OS
Burning data to CD/DVD using Power2Go 8
To burn data to CD/DVD using Power2Go 8
1. While your system is on, insert a blank disc into
the optical drive bezel with the label side up.
2. Click Burn data to CD/DVD from the AutoPlay
window.
3. Click an icon to create a data disc.
NOTE: Click on the right-upper corner of the Power2Go screen to see the detailed instructions on
how to use Power2Go 8.

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3.3 Playing a disk and burning files on Mac OS
Checking if your Mac has detected the ODD
1. Click Go on the control bar then select Utilities.
2. Double-click Disk Utility. You can find the optical drive in the list.
Playing a disc
1. Insert a disc that contains files. A disc icon appears on the
desktop when you insert a disc.
2. Double-click the disc icon to play the disc.
To eject the disc, right-click the disc icon then select
Eject [Disc Name].
NOTE: The Eject button does not work on Mac OS.

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Burning files
1. A menu will pop-up when you insert a blank
disc. Select an action and click OK.
2. A disc icon will be created on your desktop.
3. Click on the disc icon to open
the disc burning application.
4. Drag the files that you wish to
burn into the application.
5. Click Burn.
NOTES:
• MacOSsupportsDVDburningandplayback.
• DoesnotsupportBOOTCAMPINSTALLWindows®OS.

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4. Troubleshooting
1. I cannot install the driver in my PC.
a) Ensure that you have connected SDRW-S1 LITE properly to the USB port of your computer and
powered it on.
b) EnsurethatyourcomputerhasWindows®10/Windows®8.1/Windows®8/Windows®7
installed.
c) Restart your computer.
2. My computer failed to detect the external optical drive.
a) Shut down your computer.
b) Ensure that the USB cable and the power adapter are connected properly, the device is
powered on, and the LED light up.
c) Turn on your computer.
3. I cannot find ASUS XONAR S1 LITE from Windows® Control Panel > Sound.
a) Ensure that you have connected SDRW-S1 LITE properly to the USB port of your computer and
powered it on.
b) Ensure that you have installed the driver properly.
c) EnsurethatyourcomputerhasWindows®10/Windows®8.1/Windows®8/Windows®7
installed.
d) Restart your computer.
4. I cannot hear any sound from my analog speakers.
a) Ensure that you have connected speakers properly and have powered on your speakers.
b) Go to Windows® Control Panel > Sound to check if the playback default device is set to
Speakers of ASUS XONAR S1 LITE. If not, set it to Speakers of ASUS XONAR S1 LITE.
c) Restart your computer.
5. I cannot hear any sound from the S/PDIF output.
a) EnsurethatyouhavepoweredontheS/PDIFdeviceandproperlysetitup.
b) If you are using 192kHz PCM output, make sure that your decoder can support 192kHz
decoding. Try changing it to 44.1k or 48kHz first.
c) Go to Windows® Control Panel > SoundtocheckiftheplaybackdefaultdeviceissettoS/PDIF
OutofASUSXONARS1LITE.Ifnot,setittoS/PDIFOutofASUSXONARS1LITE.
d) Restart your computer.