Samsung SM-352N User manual

Index
Main Page
Safety Precautions
Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other
Using the Drive
Using the COMBO Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements
Introduction
Front
Rear
Troubleshooting
Solving Recording Problems
Caution with errors
Solving Technical Problems
Setup
Installing the COMBO Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the CD Record Utility
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver
Specifications

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 avoid
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.
Avoid low
- or high-temperature environments.
Avoid high
-humidity environments.

Safety Precautions
While Operating
Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock.
Do not drop the drive, and protect it from severe 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 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 not 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. 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 firmly)
2. Indicator Light.
3. Eject button.
4. Disc compartment. (The compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button)
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

IntroductionIntroduction
Rear
1. Two-pin digital audio output terminal for use with a sound a MPEG card supporting digital audio features.
2. Four-pin sound output terminal for use with a sound card. (refer to the sound card documentation for
further details)
3. Master/slave select terminal.
4. 40pin host E-IDE interface connector.
5. 4pin power terminal.
(A : +5V DC)
(B : +12V DC)

Setup
Installing the COMBO Drive
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 COMBO drive, as shown in the illustration.
Installing the COMBO Drive

Setup
Connecting the Cables
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 Optical 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 Optical drive before connecting.
Connecting the E-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 E-IDE cable
Connect the cable to the SL (Slave) of the Master/Slave Select Terminal at the rear of the Optical drive.
When using two E-IDE cable
If there is only one Optical drive, select MA (Master).
Connecting the Cables
a : Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard

Setup
a: Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard : Primary 1
e: Secondly 1
If there is two Optical 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 COMBO.
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 Optical 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.
Connecting the Cables