Samsung SW-248F User manual

1. Safety Precautions
Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other
2. Introduction
Front
Rear
3. Setup
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the CD Record Utility
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver
4. Using the Drive
Using the CD-R/RW Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements
5. Troubleshooting
Solving Recording Problems
Caution with errors
Solving Technical Problems
6. Specifications
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Index
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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
Notational
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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
Installation
Safety Precautions
Installation
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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
While Operating
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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,
Safety Precautions
Other
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1. Connector for stereo headphones with a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.
2. Headphone volume control.
3. 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)
4. Indicator Light. (GREEN: Read RED: Record)
5. Eject button.
6. Disc compartment. (the compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button)
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Introduction
Front
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1. Two-pin digital audio output terminal for use with a sound or 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)
IntroductionIntroduction
Rear
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To install your CD-R/RW Drive in the PC, proceed as follows.
Installing the CD-R/RW 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 CD-R/RW drive, as shown in the illustration.
Connecting the Cables
Setup
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When using one E-IDE cable
Connect the cable to the SL (Slave) of the Master/Slave Select Terminal at the rear of the CD-R/RW
drive.
a: Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard
When using two E-IDE cable
If there is only one CD-R/RW drive, select MA (Master).
a: Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard d: Primary 1
e: Secondly 1
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-R/RW 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-R/RW 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.)
Setup
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Connect a jumper to the rear side of the CD-R/RW.
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-R/RW 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.
If there is two CD-R/RW 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
Setup
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