Samsung SH-M522C - CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive User manual

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Index
Main Pa
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Safet
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Precautions
Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other
Usin
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the Drive
Using the COMBO Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
MAGIC SPEED
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements
Introduction
Front
Rear
Troubleshootin
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Solving Recording Problems
Caution with errors
Solving Technical Problems
Setu
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Installing the COMBO Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the CD Record Utility
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver
S
p
ecifications

Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
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.

Installation
Safety Precautions
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.

While Operating
VeiligheidsinstructiesSafety Precautions
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.

Others
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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
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)
Front

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)
Introduction
Rear

Setup
To install your COMBO Drive in the PC, proceed as follows.
Make sure to use the standardized screws supplied (M3 X 6). To use screws other than M3 X 6 may result in
malfuction.
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.

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.
a: Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
b: Hard Drive
c: MainBoard
When using two E-IDE cable
If there is only one Optical drive, select MA (Master).
Setup