RoHS and WEEE RoHS Planet First logo This logo shows consumers that Samsung develops eco-friendly products and demonstrates Samsung’s continuous efforts to develop eco- friendly products. RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)
Note Note IF A SOFTWARE PROGRAM IS TO BE BUNDLED WITH THE OPTICAL DISC DRIVE PROVIDED BY SAMSUNG, THEN YOU MUST HAVE A SEPARATE, VALID LICENSE FOR SUCH BUNDLED SOFTWARE WITH RESPECT TO THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRODUCT (SUCH AS A PERSONAL COMPUTER) CONTAINING THE OPTICAL DISC DRIVE AND THE BUNDLED SOFTWARE AS ITS COMPONENTS.
Do not place the drive in direct sunlight. Avoid very low or high temperatures. Avoid high humidity. DURING OPERATION Handle the drive carefully to prevent damage from an external shock. Do not drop the drive. Protect the drive from severe shocks. •...
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• Do not use low-quality discs (illegal, scratched, damaged, etc.). • If you use such discs, Samsung is not responsible for the damage that this can cause. Do not put any heavy items on the drive.
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OTHERS Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive casing. To protect against fire, do not use any flammable liquids such as alcohol or benzene on the drive. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device without our approval. •...
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Features EXTERIOR Front 1. LED 2. Eject button 3. Emergency hole Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Back 1. USB interface port Components • Slim Portable BD Writer • Quick installation guide • Application software & user manual CD •...
USB interface USB port current 1.4A or higher FIRMWARE UPDATE 1. Go to www.samsung-ODD.com. 2. Click Firmware on the menu bar (in the upper right corner). 3. Click Firmware Downloads. Find your drive model and start the download. 8_ Features SE-506AB_UserManual_EN.indd 8...
How to install HOW TO INSTALL THE DRIVE 1. Connect the necessary cable, then switch on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the drive. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your PC, TV, or other devices. Connecting to the TV Connecting to the PC 3.
HOW TO CONFIRM USB 2.0 If your PC does not have a USB 2.0 port and you want to use the drive at its highest speed, you must install a USB 2.0 adapter card. The drive can also operate with USB 1.1, but at a lower speed. You can check the type of USB 2.0 adapter card for your PC as follows.
HOW TO REMOVE THE USB CABLE Do not disconnect the USB cable while the drive is in operation or the computer starts. For Windows This drive supports Windows Plug & Play. To remove the USB cable: 1. Close all active software programs. 2.
For Macintosh This drive supports Macintosh Plug & Play. To remove the USB cable: 1. Click the icon in the left menu. See the picture. 2. Disconnect the USB cable. 12_ How to install SE-506AB_UserManual_EN.indd 12 2011-08-29 12:33:43...
How to use HOW TO USE THE DRIVE Do not switch off the PC while the LED indicator blinks. Also do not disconnect the drive. This can cause damage to the drive. How to use a drive that is installed horizontally You can use 3.15 inch or 4.72 inch (80 mm or 120 mm) discs.
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HOW TO CLEAN THE DISC This part of the manual gives information to prevent damage or data loss. Read carefully and use the device correctly. • Do not touch the surface of the disc. Put your fingers on the edge of the disc to hold it.
HOW TO USE THE AV CONNECTIVITY FUNCTION What does the “AV Connectivity” mean? Although a normal ODD cannot be connected to a TV directly, the product can be connected to devices (such as TV) that support USB interfaces and can then be used as a USB memory device. “AV Connectivity”...
Supported media types CD/DVD and BD Single Layer types of media written in UDF or ISO are supported. (except for DVD-RAM) The ISO and UDF formats To understand the ISO and UDF formats, you have to understand the concept of file systems on storage devices. Since ODDs only support the ISO and UDF file systems, the data needs to be converted to a file system that the AV system can recognize for the data on the ODD to be used.
Because the file system conversion takes longer, if you connect a high- capacity disc, the connected device (such as TV) will require some time to recognize the Samsung external-type ODD (1G = approximately 30 seconds). • When recognizing the ODD, the LED of the ODD blinks continuously.
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Does the AV connectivity function allow me to connect to a device such as a TV that only has video, photo and music playing functions? The AV connectivity function basically enables connecting an AV device to any device to which a USB memory device can be connected. However, the AV connectivity device may be unable to connect to a device due to a power or compatibility problem.
Troubleshooting GENERAL PROBLEMS Problem Meaning / Solution The Eject button is Make sure that the drive is on. not working correctly. If the disc still does not eject with the power on, remove the USB cable and insert a pin into the emergency eject hole to open.
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For more information on using the software, refer to the help section provided by the software program or visit the company’s website. Address: www.cyberlink.com Address: www.samsung-ODD.com • See SUPPORT > Download Center > User Manual. 20_ Troubleshooting SE-506AB_UserManual_EN.indd 20...
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• Cannot playback or record on both sides of a dual layer disc simultaneously. • The read/write capacity of the supported discs depends on the condition of the disc and the recording format of the drive. Therefore, the read/write quality may not be perfect. •...