Samsung SW-204 User manual

Safety Warnings
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CD-R/RW DRIVE
SW-204
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User’s Guide - ENGLISH
The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using your
CD-R/RW drive.
You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.
CAUTION Do not attempt to repair the CD-R/RW drive yourself. Contact your
dealer or local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those 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.
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Front View of the CD-R/RW Drive Rear View of the CD-R/RW Drive
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1Headphone Connector
The audio output connector enables you to plug stereo headphones into the
drive. It requires a 3.6mm stereo mini-jack.
2Volume Control Dial
This 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.
3Reading/Writing LED
When you write data in the disc.(RED)
When you play a disc or when you place a disc in the tray.(GREEN)
4Emergency Hole
If the disc tray does not open when you press the Open/Close
button, insert a small, metal rod(an unwound paper clip for example) into this
hole to eject the disc.
☛ This function should only be perfomed when the computer is powered OFF.
5Disc Tray
The 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 disc tray
should remain closed.
6Open/Close-Button
Press open/close key.
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2Audio Output Connector
You 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.
1Digital Audio
You can connect a sound card or MPEG card which support Digital Audio to
your drive using this two-pin connector.
3Device Configuration Jumper
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.
4Host IDE Interface Connector
This input/output interface connector is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable
from the IDE interface to the CD-R/RW drive.
5Power Connector
The power connector is a four-conductor male plug.
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System Requirements
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive
Installing the Device Driver
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Before you install the CD-R/RW drive, we strongly recommend that you make certain
that your set-up meets the system requirements listed below.
Install the CD-R/RW drive in your computer horizontally, making sure that the Open/Close
button is on the right.
1Turn OFF your computer. Remember to verify the
configuration jumper on the rear of the CD-R/RW drive.
To install the drive, proceed as follows.
2Remove the cover of your PC(main unit of the computer).
3Remove the blank cover panel of the 5.25 inch unit in
which the CD-R/RW drive is to be installed.
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Connect the CD-R/RW 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.
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Install the CD-R/RW drive into the unit and secure it with
mounting screws (recommended standard M3x6).
☛ ◆ 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.
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Put the cover back on your PC.
Item Description
Type of computer Pentium 100MHz(or higher) with an IDE interface
(For 4X writing, 166MHz recommended)
16MB RAM(or higher) (Recommend 32MB)
528MB higher(Transfer Rate 800KB/sec higher, Access
Time 20msec Lower)
5.0(or higher)
TIP:For MS-DOS, The CD-R/RW drive can only Read a
disc without Premaster Software
RAM
Hard drive
MS-DOS
Microsoft®Windows 95®, 98®or Windows NT 4.0®
TIP:For Windows NT®, we recommend Service Pack3.
Windows
You can install the device driver for DOS or for Windows.
TIP : You can use the CD-R/RW drive to only read a disc in DOS/Windows 3.1.
* Device Driver is located at [DDriver] folder of bundle [Recording S/W CD]
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.
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When the Setup Completed screen is displayed, remove the installation
disk from the drive.
2Insert the bundle CD into CD-R/RW driver.
4Run the CDSETUP program:
5To... Then click...
Confirm the installation OK
Exit without installing CANCEL
Result:
If you answer Y(OK), the installation program automatically
◆Creates a SAMSUNG directory on your hard disk
◆Copies the required softwares (mscdex.exe and sscdrom.sys)
◆Modifies the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files
3Windows 95/98 user
/NT 4.0 ◆When you are in Windows 95/98 or NT,
it is not necessary to install Device
Driver. Whereas, when you are in Dos
Mode of Windows 95/98 or NT,
then install as follows.
◆Click on MY COMPUTER icon.
◆Click on the CD-R/RW icon.
Windows user Double-click CDSETUP.EXE of
[DDRIVER] folder from the Windows File
Manager.
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Changing the Drive and Driver Settings
Resolving Technical Problems
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TIP : You can use the CD-R/RW drive to only read a disc in DOS/Windows 3.1.
Parameter Details
/D:<drive name> Specifies the name of the top CD-R/RW drive. The <drive name> field
must contain the same information as specified by parameter in your
CONFIG.SYS file (which loads the corresponding CD-R/RW drive).
☛ The MSCDEX command must have at least one /D parameter.
If you add another CD-R/RW device, you must add and specify
a corresponding /D parameter for each new drive.
/E If the EMS memory mode (Expanded Memory Support) is enabled,
this parameter specifies that the CD-R/RW driver can save sector
buffers using EMS memory.
/K Specifies that MS-DOS can recognize a CD-R/RW volume written
in kanji (Chinese characters). Must be used for all CD-R/RW
volumes written in kanji.
/S Permits the CD-R/RW drive to be shared on the MS-NET or
Windows for Work Groups server.
/V: When MSCDEX.EXE is loaded, this parameter indicates the
memory status.
/L:<drive letter> Specifies the letter of the top CD-R/RW drive. If more than one
CD-R/RW drive is connected, the system automatically assigns
arbitrary drive names to the additional drives.
/M:<buffer> Specifies the number of sector buffers.
Your CD-R/RW drive is controlled by:
◆MSCDEX.EXE (a Microsoft extensions program)
◆SSCDROM.SYS (the CD-R/RW device driver)
MSCDEX.EXE Parameters
The MSCDEX.EXE parameters are added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Below is the
syntax for each parameter. Information indicated within squarebrackets [ ] 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:SSCDOOO
SSCDROM.SYS Parameter
The SSCDROM.SYS parameters are added to your CONFIG.SYS file. Below is the syntax
for each parameter. Information indicated within square brackets [ ] is optional.
DEVICE=<Drv:>\<path>\SSCDROM.SYS /D:<drive name> /V
Example : The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your CONFIG.SYS file:
Device=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS /D:SSCD000 /V
Details for each parameter are listed below.
☛ Please consult the following table BEFORE contacting your dealer or local SAMSUNG
representative.
Parameter Details
Problem Meaning/Solution
The software installation failed
◆Check that your hard disk is not full.
I re-booted my PC and it paused
during the start-up program.
After installing the device driver, your system
start-up program may take more time than expected.
If it does not start-up after 60 seconds, verify your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and, if necessary, contact your
local computer dealer.
The disc tray does not open.
The drive may not be installed correctly.
Verify the physical installation.
I installed the software and
re-booted my PC.
The CD-R/RW drive
icon/directory still does 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 CD-R/RW volume into account. If you do not
know which letter is assigned to the CD-R/RW, enter Z.
◆Using the documentation provided with your PC,
check that the IDE hard disk is set up in MASTER mode.
In the File Manager, the
CD-R/RW icon does not display. If you have installed the CD-R/RW drive... Then...
And the software Re-boot your PC.
And have not installed
the software
Install the software
following the instructions
on page 5.
/D:<drive name> Changes the name for the CD-R/RW drive. Up to eight characters
can be input.
Default: SSCD000
/V Version number display
Details for each parameter are listed below.
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Technical Specifications Check the CD-R/RW Drive (Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0)
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SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the design specifications
and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
12 cm or 8 cm
Write(CD-R) 150KB/sec(1X), 300KB/sec(2X), 600KB/sec(4X)
300KB/sec(2X)
3600KB/sec(MAX)
Write(CD-RW)
Read PIO Mode 3, DMA Mode 1
DISC
WRITING METHOD
ERROR RATE
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
OPERATING
ENVIRONMENT
GENERAL
DRIVE PERFOR-
MANCE
Reading Disc Types
Disc Diameter
Writing Disc Kinds CD-R, CD-RW
CD-RWErasing Disc Kinds
Data Transfer
Rate
Access Time (Random)
Data Buffer Capacity
Laser
Side Motor
SpindlelMotor
Loading Mechanism
Eject Button
Green Indicator(LED)
Red Indicator(LED)
Headphone Output
Volume Control
Required Power
Interface Connector
Audio Output
Jumper Block
Work Area
Storage Area
Dimensions
Weight
RELIABILITY
MTBF
Disc Compartment Loading
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 Form-1,
Form-2, Photo-CD (Single, MultiSession), Video CD ready,
CD-Plus/ CD-Extra/ Enhanced CD, CD-I FMV
120ms (Typical)
2MB
Semiconductor Laser
Gear Motor
Brushless Motor
Tray, DC motor(Soft Eject)
Disc At Once, Track At Once, Variable Packet
Writing, Fixed Packet Writing
Mode 1: 1 block/1012, Mode 2: 1 block/109
Writing a Disc (CD-R or CD-RW Disc)
Auto Eject or Auto Inject
Busy or Place a Disc in the tray
Stereo Mini-jack(
Ø3.6mm) 0.60±20%(Vrms)33Ω
Wheel Type
+5VDC 1.5A, +12VDC 1.5A (MAX)
ATAPI (EIDE)
Line out 0.70 ±20% (Vrms), 47kΩ
Device Configuration Jumper(MOLEX 70203)
Temperature : -20~60°C, Humidity : 10~90%
Temperature : 5~45°C, Humidity : 10~80%
149(W) x 42.5 (H) x 200(D)mm (Including Bezel)
950 g
100,000 POH (Duty 25%)
30,000 times
SECTIONS SW-204
Check the CD-R/RW Drive
You must check the CD-R/RW drive to operate rightly in the Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0
My Computer
Control
System
Device Manager
CDROM
“SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW - ✽✽✽”
Check the Writing Software
You must check the CD-R/RW drive to operate rightly in the writing software.
Recorder
“SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW - ✽✽✽”
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