Samsung SW-248B User Manual
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Index
Main Page
Safety Precautions
Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other
Introduction
Front
Rear
Setup
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the CD Record Utility
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver
Using the Drive
Using the CD-R/RW Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements
Troubleshooting
Solving Recording Problems
Caution with errors
Solving Technical Problems
Specifications

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  • Page 1 Introduction Front Rear Setup Installing the CD-R/RW Drive Connecting the Cables Installing the CD Record Utility Installing the Device Driver Setting Up the Device Driver Using the Drive Using the CD-R/RW Drive Storing and Cleaning Your Discs Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 3: Installation

    Installation 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.
  • Page 4: While Operating

    - 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Microsoft Windows Media player can be used. 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.
  • Page 7 3. Master/slave select terminal 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. 4. Interface terminal This input/output interface terminal is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable from the IDE interface to the CD-R/RW drive.
  • Page 8: 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...
  • Page 9 Setup 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 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.
  • Page 10 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.)
  • Page 11: Installing The Cd Record Utility

    Installing the CD Record Utility To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-R/RW drive, you must first install the CD record utility. For compatibility reasons, you are recommended to uninstall any existing software of the same type before installing this utility.
  • Page 12: Using The Cd-R/Rw Drive

    If you have installed the appropriate player, such as Microsoft Windows Media Player, you can adjust the volume using the headphone volume control on the drive front panel. If you select digital playback in all versions of Windows Media Player, sounds cannot be output to the headphone jack of the product. Storing and Cleaning Your Discs To ensure a long service life for your discs and drive, follow the pre-cautions below when storing and cleaning your discs.
  • Page 13: Upgrading The Firmware Flash Memory

    The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from the following Web site: http://samsung-ODD.com http://samsung.com System Requirements Before you install the CD-R/RW drive, we strongly recommend that you check that your setup meets the system requirements listed below. Item Description...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    START / PROGRAMS / ACCESSORIES / SYSTEM TOOLS / DISC DEFRAGMENTER Decompress the hard disk if it is compressed. Make sure that the space available on the hard disk is at least twice the size of the largest file to be recorded on the disc.
  • Page 15: Term Description

    If you copy a CD from another, you do not require making available space in the hard disk. However, when you use image files, you need to copy them on the hard disk first and then copy to a CD. In this case, you need to ensure maximum 700MB of available space in the hard disk for reliable recording process.
  • Page 16: Recommended Disc Types

    Recommended Disc Types CD-R RITEK , TAIYO YUDEN , MCC , ACER , SKC , BEALL , MPO , CMC , PRODISK , MAXELL , FUJI , MCI , POSTECH , TDK , GIGA , PLASMON CD-RW CD-RW : RICOH , RITEK , MCC , PRODISK , SKC , CMC, ACER...
  • Page 17 The CD-R/RW drive is not detected after it is connected to You must therefore connect the CD-R/RW drive to the IDE port on the PC mother board, rather than to the sound card, or install an E- a sound card. IDE compatible sound card.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Technical Specifications ITEM Disc types CD-DA(Audio), CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, DISC supported Photo-CD(Single, Multi-session), Video CD ready, Enhanced CD,...

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