Samsung SC-148A User manual

Index
Main Pa
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Safet
y
Precautions
Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other
Usin
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the Drive
Using the CD-ROM Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements
Introduction
Front
Rear
Troubleshootin
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Solving Technical Problems
Setu
p
Installing the CD-ROM Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver
S
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ecifications

Safety Precautions
Notational
Warning / Caution
Warning : This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.
If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could
result.
Caution : This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.
If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, damage to home or property
could result.
Notational
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to
equipment.
Prohibited
Important to read and understand at all times
Do not disassemble
Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could void your
authority to operate this device.
Always make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use. If the disc has a crack (especially
around the center hole), it is recommended to 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 this will eventually
result in irreparable damage to the disc.
Important to read and understand at all times.

Safety Precautions
Installation
Safety Precautions
Installation
Place the drive on a level surface.
-Failure to do so may cause the device to fall onto a hard surface,
resulting in damage or malfunction.
Do not place the drive in direct sunlight.
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void low- or high-temperature environments.
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void high-humidity environments.

Safety Precautions
While Operating
Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock.
Do not drop the drive, and protect 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 usethe open/close button.
- Do not insert a pin into the emergency opening while in operation.
Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged discs.
- In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in
use.

Safety Precautions
Other
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,

Introduction
Front
1. Headphone Connector
The sound output terminal enables you to plug stereo headphones into the drive. It requires a 3.6 mm
stereo mini-jack.
2. Headphone volume control
This headphone volume control 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. Disc compartment
The compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button.
4. Emergency eject hole
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)
5. LED
6. Eject Button
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

IntroductionIntroduction
Rear
1. Digital output terminal
You can connect a sound card or MPEG card which support Digital output terminal to your drive using this
two-pin terminal.
2. Sound output terminal
You can connect a sound card to your drive using this four-pin terminal.
This function is not covered in detail in this guide. Refer to the documentation supplied with your sound
card.
3. Master/slave select terminal
Usually, 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. Interface terminal
This input/output interface terminal is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable from the IDE interface to the
CD-ROM drive.
5. Power terminal
The power terminal is a four-conductor male plug.
(A : +5V DC)
(B : +12V DC)

SetupSetup
To install your CD-ROM Drive in the PC, proceed as follows.
Make sure that the PC is powered off and disconnected from any power source.
If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket to both sides of the drive.
Remove the cover from a free expansion slot and install the CD-ROM drive, as shown in the
illustration.
Installing the CD-ROM Drive
Connecting the Cables

Setup
Connecting the power cable
The 4-pin power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must be connected to the power
terminal on the rear of the CD-ROM drive.
A - Cut Side
1+5V DC
2Ground
3Ground
4+12V DC
Note: An improperly connected power cable may cause trouble. Check the direction of the power connector
and the incline side of the CD-ROM drive before connecting.
Connecting the IDE cable
Insert the IDE cable (40-pin), which is connected to the hard disk to the interface terminal.
(Place the red line of the cable close to the Pin 1.)
When using one IDE cable
Connect the cable to the SL (Slave) of the Master/Slave Select Terminal at the rear of the CD-ROM
drive.
a: Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard
When using two IDE cable
If there is only one CD-ROM drive, select MA (Master).

Setup
a: Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard d: Primary 1
e: Secondly 1
If there is two CD-ROM drive, select MA (Master) / SL (Slave).
a: Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b: Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
c: Hard Drive d: MainBoard
e: Primary 1 f: Secondly 1
Installing a jumper on the master/slave select terminal
Connect a jumper to the rear side of the CD-ROM.
If the jumper is connected to MA (Master), it will work in the Master mode.
If the jumper is connected to SL (Slave), it will work in the Slave mode.
If the jumper is connected to CS (CSEL), you can control the device by using the host interface signal
CSEL. (In general, connection to MA is recommended.)
Connecting the audio cable from a sound card
Connect the 4-pin audio cable between the sound output terminal on the CD-ROM drive and the
audio input terminal on the sound card.
For clearer sound, use a digital output terminal.(Available only for the CAID that supports digital
output) This may not be available for general sound cards.