Toshiba SD-R5372 User manual

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
STORAGE DEVICE DIVISION
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
SD-R5372
DVD REWRITEABLE DRIVE
USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
Introduction..............................................................................1
Setup ........................................................................................3
Using the DVD Rewriteable Drive...........................................7
Troubleshooting.....................................................................10
Specifications ........................................................................11
Drive Connectors...................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION – SD-R5372
General Features
Reads and records digital data on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL, CD-R/-RW, HS CD-RW and
US CD-RW discs.
Read Write
DVD-R 12X 16X* Capable
DVD+R 12X 16X
DVD-RW 6X 6X* Capable
DVD+RW 6X 8X* Capable
DVD+R DL 8X 5X
DVD-ROM 16X n/a
DVD-RAM 2X n/a
CD-ROM 48X n/a
CD-R 48X 48X
CD-RW 24X 4X
CD-DA 40X n/a
HS CD-RW - 10X
US CD-RW - 24X
* Free firmware upgrade available on Toshiba SDD Website that will boost DVD-R write speed from 12X to 16X,
DVD+RW write speed from 4X to 8X and DVD-RW from 4X to 6X..
3-way Disc Eject (eject button, software, emergency eject hole)
Average Random Access Time
CD 100ms
DVD-RAM 200ms
DVD-ROM 120ms
Horizontal or Vertical Mount
2MByte Buffer
Playback interchangeability for CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs
Regionalization (RPC2 compliance) (DVD)
BUS Interface - ATAPI
Types of Disc Formats Supported - Write
DVD:
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW
CD:
CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW

Types of Disc Formats Supported - Read
DVD:
DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
CD:
CD-DA, CD+G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge
(Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio)
Front Panel
Figure 1.SD-R5372 DVD Writeable Drive Front Panel
Loading
Tray
Load disc using tray.
Busy Light
LED
The LED lights green or amber when the drive is operating (LED is amber when drive is
writing.)
Eject
Button
The Eject button is used to open the disc tray so you can install or remove a disc.
Emergency
Eject Hole
The emergency eject hole is to be used only when the Loading Tray will not open when
Eject button is pressed.
System Requirements
The DVD Writeable kit requires the following (If kit uses Nero6 software):
•Microsoft Windows 98SE, XP, 2000 or ME
•CPU Requirements:
300MHz minimum
800MHz for capturing to hard disc
1.6GHz for capturing to DVD video
•64MB RAM, 128MB RAM (for video editing)
•Hard Drive Space:
500MB minimum
4.8GB for DVD Images
•Screen solution 800 x 600 pixel minimum, 16 bit color depth or higher
•Windows Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
•PCI sound card, USB audio box or motherboard built-in audio device
•TV tuner or video capture board for analog recording

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SETUP – SD-R5372
The following steps must be performed to properly install your drive:
•Set Drive Jumper Settings
•Connect Audio Cable
•Attach IDE BUS Cable
•Attach Power Cable
•Mount Drive
Jumper Settings
The mode select jumpers are 6 straight angle pins located on the rear of the DVD Rewriteable drive.
By placing a jumper on the pins, you can select the following functions:
CS Drive is configured using host interface signal CSEL
SL Configures drive as Slave
MA Configures drive as Master (default mode)
Figure 1.Mode Select Jumper
In most installations, jumper should remain in the MA position (factory default). It is recommended that
you install your DVD Rewriteable drive only on the secondary IDE BUS. If you are installing on primary
IDE BUS, your hard drive would then be the Master, and you should set your DVD Rewriteable drive to
the Slave position (SL)
Figure 2.Jumper Locations

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Placing DVD Rewriteable Drive inside your Computer
Now that you have set the jumpers, you are ready to install your DVD Rewriteable drive inside your
computer.
Important Note: Disconnect power from your computer system before beginning installation.
Remove computer cover and faceplate if required. Refer to your computer systems manual for removal
information. If the DVD Rewriteable drive is replacing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, remove drive presently
installed in your system.
Your Toshiba DVD Rewriteable drive can be placed in any free half-height drive slot at the front of your
computer. (It can be mounted horizontally or vertically.)
Carefully start sliding the DVD Rewriteable drive into the opening with the disc tray facing the front of the
computer. Before you push the drive all the way in you will need to connect the IDE BUS cable, Audio
cable and the Power cable on the back of the drive.
Connecting Cables
IDE BUS Cable (not supplied with drive) - Your computer system should have a primary and secondary
IDE BUS, cable with your Hard Drive most likely being the Master on the primary BUS. Connect BUS
cable as follows, assuring that pin 1 of cable (side with red stripe) is connected to pin 1 of the DVD
Rewriteable drive's interface connector:
If you are replacing your CD-ROM or DVD:
connect DVD Rewriteable drive to the BUS Cable
connector that the CD-ROM or DVD was connected to.
If DVD Rewriteable drive is not replacing a CD-
ROM/DVD or is an addition to a CD-ROM/DVD:
connect DVD Rewriteable drive to an open connector on
the secondary IDE BUS cable (not supplied with drive).
If DVD Rewriteable drive is to be slave on Primary BUS:
connect DVD Rewriteable drive to open connector on
the primary IDE BUS cable (not supplied with drive).
Figure 3.Installing BUS Cable

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Power Cable - Connect an internal computer power
supply cable to the power socket at the back of the DVD
Rewriteable drive. One side of the plug has chamfered
edges, so the power connector fits only one way. Push
plug completely into the socket making sure the plug fits
correctly.
Figure 4.Installing Power Cable
Audio Cable (optional) - If you have a sound card and
speakers, and would like to play audio CDs on your
computer, you will need to install a CD/DVD audio cable.
Toshiba's DVD Rewriteable drives use a standard 4-pin
audio cable that can be purchased from most local
computer suppliers. The sound cable connects to your
sound card at one end and the other end connects to
the digital audio connector at the left rear of the DVD
Rewriteable drive (see DVD Rewriteable drive Back
Panel photo for location). Refer to the instructions that
came with your sound card for details on any sound-
driver software required.
Figure 5.Installing Audio Cable
Completing Installation
After you have connected all the necessary cables,
push the DVD Rewriteable drive completely into the
computers drive slot. Mount drive per your computers
instructions. The screw length should not exceed
30.5mm (measured from outside surface of side or
bottom of drive to tip of screw). Replace computer
cover and all outer screws.
Figure 6.Mounting Illustration

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Software Driver - Toshiba's optical drives do not require any unique device drivers for Windows
'95/'98/2000/Me/XP/NT. After installing your drive and re-booting, your system should recognize your
drive. Windows '95/'98/2000/Me/XP/NT Operating Systems support all Toshiba optical drives natively If
you prefer using DOS, download the DOS ATAPI driver from our web site.
Other Software - Additional software is required to use the SD-R5372 CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW and DVD
functions. When you purchase the SD-R5372 as a kit, it will include the following software (Nero6):
Nero6 OEM Suite 3 Software:
•Nero Burning Rom - This easy to use software enables you to create your own CDs and DVDs.
•Nero Backup - Easy to use data backup program.
•InCD 4 - Easy to use Packet writing tool.
•Nero Media Player - Easy to use software for CD Audio, Streaming Audio and Streaming Video.
•Nero ShowTime - a software DVD player for the most vibrant picture viewing of DVD movies and
your own projects, along with MPEG-4 (Nero Digital) compatibility
•NeroVision Express 2 - a software package that leads you comfortably through the whole
process of making Video CDs, Super VideoCDs or high-value DVDs
If you did not purchase the SD-R5372 as a kit, you will need to purchase third party software in order to
view DVDs and create CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW discs.

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USING THE DVD REWRITEABLE DRIVE – SD-R5372
Drive Operation
Inserting a Disc - Horizontally
To insert a disc into a drive that is mounted horizontally, perform the following steps:
Figure 1.Inserting Disc
1. Open the drive's Loading tray by pressing the Eject Button.
2. Place disc or into drive's Loading tray
3. Press Eject button again or gently push on the open disc tray. Tray will automatically close.
Inserting a Disc - Vertically
To insert a disc in a drive that is mounted vertically, perform the following steps:
1. Locate sliding disc holders (4 locations) on drive's Loading Tray.
2. The vertical position of the drive (eject button up or down) determines which of these four sliding
disc holders are used (see photo below). Position the disc behind 3 of the disc holders, two on
bottom, and one on upper rear, closest to drive). Using all four holders may cause the disc to not
set properly in tray.
3. Slide the disc holders towards the center of tray using your finger, opened paper clip or the end
of the emergency eject tool. The holder in the upper front side should be pulled away from the
center of tray.
4. Position the disc behind disc holders on upper and rear side of tray. Then put disc behind bottom
front holder
Check to see that all three disc holders are holding disc securely.
Close the drive by gently pushing in the tray or pressing the eject button.

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Figure 2.Inserting Disc Vertically
Removing a Disc
To remove a disc from the DVD Rewriteable drive, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Loading Tray by pressing the Eject Button.
2. Slide disc holders away from disc.
3. Grasp disc by edges, and lift out of loading tray.
4. Press Eject Button again to close Loading Tray.
Software
When you purchase the SD-R5372 as a Kit, it will include Nero6 OEM Suite Software.
Nero6 OEM Suite 3 disc contains the following software:
Nero Burning Rom This easy to use software enables you to create your own CDs and
DVDs
Nero Backup Easy to use data backup program
InCD 4 Easy to use Packet writing tool
Nero Media Player Easy to use software for CD Audio, Streaming Audio and Streaming
Video
Nero ShowTime A software DVD player for the most vibrant picture viewing of DVD
movies and your own projects, along with MPEG-4 (Nero Digital)
compatibility
NeroVision Express 2 A software package that leads you comfortably through the whole
process of making Video CDs, Super VideoCDs or high-value DVDs
Media Recommendations
Toshiba recommends that major brand media be used for recording.
Below are recommended blank media speeds.
CD-R: all speeds DVD-R: 2X minimum
CD-RW: 1X - 4X DVD-RW: 1X minimum
High Speed CD-RW: 4X - 10X DVD+R/+RW: 2.4X minimum
Usage Guidelines
•Keep the disc tray closed when not using the DVD Rewriteable Drive.
•Do not press down on the disc tray when opening or closing it.
•Do not place objects on the disc tray.
•Never use a damaged, broken, or deformed disc.
•Do not press the Open/Close button while the drive is playing a DVD movie or accessing a disc.
To stop a DVD movie, click Stop button in the DVD player application program.