ASUS SCB-2424V-U User Manual

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SCB-2424V-U
External Slim Combo Drive
24x/24x/24x CD-RW Drive 8x DVD-ROM Drive
User Guide
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E1683
First Edition V1 July 2004
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................ 4
ASUS contact information ................................................ 5
Safety information ............................................................. 6
Installation notices ....................................................... 6
Using the device .......................................................... 7
Conventions used in this guide .................................... 7
Package contents .............................................................. 8
Welcome! ............................................................................ 9
Product introduction ......................................................... 9
Features ............................................................................ 10
FlextraSpeed™ technology ....................................... 10
FlextraLink™ technology ........................................... 11
Partial Constant Angular Velocity technology ............ 12
Top cover ................................................................... 13
Left side panel ........................................................... 13
Right side panel ......................................................... 14
Rear panel ................................................................. 14
Front panel ................................................................. 14
Installation ........................................................................ 15
System requirements ................................................. 15
Connecting the drive cables ...................................... 16
Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver ............................. 17
Checking the drive in the system ............................... 20
Unplugging the drive .................................................. 22
Drive basics ...................................................................... 23
Placing a disc into the drive ....................................... 23
Ejecting a disc from the drive ..................................... 24
Using the emergency manual eject bar ..................... 25
Using compact discs ....................................................... 26
Cleaning a disc .......................................................... 26
Handling a disc .......................................................... 26
Technical information ...................................................... 27
Environmental specifications ..................................... 27
Electrical and audio specifications ............................. 27
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone
(MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English) (Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) (Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) (Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English)
Support fax +886-2-2890-7698
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 E-mail tmd1@asus.com Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone
(General) +1-502-995-0883
(Notebook) +1-510-739-3777 Support fax +1-502-933-8713 Support e-mail tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +49-2102-95990 Fax +49-2102-959911 Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-95990 Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support www.asuscom.de/support Web site www.asuscom.de/news
ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. Telephone +9714-283-1774 Fax +9714-283-1775 Web site www.ASUSarabia.com
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Safety information
Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive!
Installation notices
Do not place this device in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces.
Do not place this device under direct sunlight or in humid or damp places.
Do not use or place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to avoid electronic interference that affects drive performance.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the drive. Opening the drive may result to laser radiation exposure.
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Safety information
Using the device
Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt to disassemble the drive.
Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment.
Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device.
Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove disc from it, if any.
Prevent liquids and metal objects to get into the device. If this situation
occurs, contact your retailer for assistance.
Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you
accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to
wipe it. You may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to
easily wipe it from the device.
Try not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or
writing mode.
Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. A warped
disc may break while in use and damage the device.
Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold
environment, especially during cold seasons. Wait until the discs have
reached room temperature.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING/DANGER: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Package contents
Upon opening your ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2424V-U) drive package, check if all the following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive (SCB-2424V-U)
USB 2.0 cable
Power adapter
User guide (English and Traditional Chinese)
Multi-language quick installation poster
Bundled software CD (plus Windows
The above items are available in retail boxes only.
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98 SE and Mac OS® USB 2.0 driver)
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Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2424V-U) Drive!
To ensure proper installation and use of this drive, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual.
Product introduction
Specifications
The SCB-2424V-U has the following specifications.
Speeds
CD-R Write CD-RW Write CD Read DVD Read
24x, 20x, 16x (P-CAV), 10x, 8x, 4x (CLV) 24x, 20x, 16x, 12x (P-CAV), 10x, 8x, 4x, 2x (CLV) 24x max (CAV) ~ 3600 KB/sec 8x max (CAV) ~ 10820 KB/sec
Random access time
DVD CD
Interface
Technology support
Buffer memory size
Application discs
DVD
CD
Writing mode
Dimensions
Mass
130 ms 110 ms
USB 2.0
FlextraSpeed FlextraLink
P-CAV Recording Technology
2 MB
12 cm or 8 cm diameter, 1.2 mm thick DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD+RW, DVD+R
Audio CD, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, I-trax, Multi-session Photo CD, Karaoke CD
Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Packet Write
129.0 (w) x 142.0 (d) x 16.0 mm (h)
250 g
TM
Technology
TM
Technology
Refer to the section “Technical information” on page 27 for detailed specifications.
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Features
The ASUS SCB-2424V-U is an External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive with 24x CD-Write, 24x CD-ReWrite, 24x CD-Read and 8x DVD-Read capabilities. The drive complies with the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification and comes equipped with the latest innovative technologies in CD recording.
ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives are accentuated by the latest innovations in CD-recording technology including
FlextraLink
The following sections describe these technologies in detail.
TM
, and P-CAV (Partial Constant Angular Velocity).
FlextraSpeed
FlextraSpeed™ technology
TM
,
The ASUS ensure quality recording when using discs that require flexible speeds. The drive employs this technology that allows automatic recording speed adjustment based on the recording media.
In addition to the fact that there are low and high quality recording media, various other factors such as dye layer, temperature, humidity, dust, fingerprints, etc., affect the recording characteristics of CD-R and CD-RW discs. Due to these factors, some discs may not be able to stand the high-speed capabilities of the latest CD-RW drives. The technology solves this problem by automatic assessment of the disc quality and recording capability. The recording speed is based on these factors. If you use a high quality recording disc, you can maximize the recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. If you use a low quality disc, the drive speed adjusts to the level that is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability.
The
FlextraSpeed
because of the controlled motor rotation speeds and reduced noise caused by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor’s life and ensuring high-quality recording.
FlextraSpeed
™ technology also helps maintain the CD-RW drive
™ technology provides the optimum solution to
FlextraSpeed
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FlextraLink™ technology
The ASUS
FlextraLink
™ technology provides a seamless combination of
flexibility and ultra-reliable recording quality.
FlextraLink
™ incorporates a flexible strategy that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer. This CD-RW drive technology allows continuous monitoring of the data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to approximately 1% of the total buffer capacity, the drive stops recording and marks the last write position. When new data is received from the host, it is loaded to the data buffer, and the laser is repositioned to link the new data with the data already written.
FlextraLink
™ uses minimal system resources so that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for other applications.
The diagram below shows the advantage of the
FlextraLink
™ recording
technology.
FlextraLink™ Technology Solution
Conventional Recording
Data
Buffer
Write Data
Memory
Recording with FlextraLink™ Technology
Data
Write Data
Data
Write Data
Data transfer slows down
Buffer Memory
Write process continues
Data transfer slows down
Buffer Memory
Write process stops; waits until there is enough data for writing
Data
Buffer Memory Empty
Data
Write Data
Data transfer slower than write process
Bad disc results
Data transfer continues and fills buffer with sufficient data for writing
Buffer Memory
Write process continues until writing is complete
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Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) technology
The Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) recording method is a combination of the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording technologies. In CAV recording technology, the drive maintains a consistent rotation speed which will result in a variable transfer rate, while in CLV recording technology, the data transfer rate is kept at a fixed level by changing the rotation speed.
P-CAV recording technology switches from CAV to CLV once the maximum transfer rate is reached. Unlike Zone Constant Linear Velocity (Z-CLV) recording, no links are produced in the P-CAV recording process, resulting in a higher average transfer rate.
The following illustration shows the Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) recording technology.
Speed
32x
24x
16x
12x
10x
8x
4x
0x
Time
Partial CAV
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Top cover
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1. STOP/OPEN button
This button has two functions. When power is ON, pressing this button opens the top cover. While in PLAY mode, pressing this button stops the disc in the drive.
2. PLAY/SKIP button
This button has two functions. When the drive is idle, press this button to start playing a loaded audio disc from the first track. While in the PLAY mode, press this button to skip to the next track on the disc.
Left side panel
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3. 5V Power port
This port is for the AC adapter plug.
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Right side panel
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4. Power switch
Turns the drive ON or OFF. Move the switch to the left turns on the drive. Move the switch to the right turns off the drive.
5. Power/Read/Write indicator
This LED flashes green when
the drive is turned ON
the drive is reading data from a disc
a USB connection is established
The LED flashes red when the drive is writing data on a disc. The LED turns off when the drive is off.
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Rear panel
U
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6. Headphone port
This port allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.
7. Headphone volume dial
Controls the volume on the connected headphone. Turn left to increase or right to decrease the volume.
8. USB port
This port connects the supplied USB plug and cable.
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Front panel
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Installation
System requirements
Before installing and using the SCB-2424V-U, make sure that your system meets the following requirements.
For Notebook or PC:
IBM-compatible Intel® Pentium® II 333 MHz or higher PC
Windows
At least 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
®
98 SE/Me/2000/XP operating system
For Macintosh®:
PowerPC™ Processor (G3, G4 or G4 Dual)
Mac OS
128 MB of RAM
®
Do not use damaged or warped disc in the drive. The disc may break during use and may cause potential body injury or damage to your drive.
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Connecting the drive cables
1. Insert the USB cord - B series plug into the USB port of the drive
2. Insert the USB cord - A series plug into a notebook, PC or MAC USB port.
3. Insert the power adapter plug into the DC IN socket of the drive.
4. Connect the the other end of the power adapter cable to a wall socket. If necessary, use an adapter plug to fit the power outlet in your area.
All the cable plugs are slotted to fit in only one orientation. If a plug does not fit in, try reversing it. DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs.
Notebook or PC
USB 2.0 cable and plug
Power adapter plug
SCB-2424V-U
DC IN socket
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Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver
For Windows® 98 SE users
Windows 98® Second Edition users need to install the SCB-2424V-U driver on the system before using the drive. A device driver is a software program that makes a device work on an operating system (OS).
Follow these steps to install the driver.
1. Check if all cables between the drive and the notebook or PC are properly connected.
2. Turn on the notebook or PC.
3. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your notebook or PC.
4. Turn on the drive.
5. The OS automatically detects a new hardware after restarting. Click Next.
6. Select the recommended option to allow Windows® to search the driver. Click Next.
7. Specify the location of the driver. Click Browse to locate the .INF driver file.
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8. Locate the folder “USB_RW_Driver” in the CD-ROM drive. Click OK.
9. The specific location of the device driver appears on the Add New Hardware Wizard window. Click Next.
10. Windows® automatically displays the location of the driver and detects the driver file name, which has an INF extension. Click Next to install the device drivers on the system.
11. After the driver installation is completed, click Finish to start using the drive.
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For Mac OS
Mac OS® users need to install the driver for the Mac
®
®
to recognize the new
hardware installed.
Follow these steps to install the driver:
®
1. Start up your Mac
2. Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of your Mac
.
®
.
3. Open the folder “ASUS MSC Driver Installer.”
4. Double click on the icon “Install ASUS MSC Driver.”
5. A window displaying the progress of the installation process appears.
Press Stop if you want to abort installation.
6. After all the device drivers are installed in your system, a confirmation
box appears. Click OK. You may start using your SCB-2424V-U drive!
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Checking the drive in the system
To make sure your computer recognizes the drive, follow these steps to check the computer.
For Windows® OS:
1. Right-click My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. On the pop-up menu, click P
3. Click the Device Manager tab on the system properties window.
4. Double-click on CD-ROM from the list.
roperties.
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Screen displays may vary depending on the operating system (OS) version.
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For Macintosh OS®:
1. Turn ON the drive.
2. Place a disc in the drive.
3. Execute the System Profiler from
the Apple Control Panels.
4. Click on the Devices and Volumes tab. All types of devices attached to the Mac system are displayed on this tab.
5. Look for a disc icon with the USB device symbol. The icon is usually added at the bottom of the list and is displayed with the volume label of the disc placed in the drive.
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Unplugging the drive
When installed, the drive must be properly unplugged or disconnected from the computer to avoid a computer crash or possible data loss. Follow these steps to safely unplug your drive from the notebook or PC.
Windows® OS
1. Left-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar.
2. Click Safely Remove.
3. Unplug the drive from the USB port when this pop-up window appears. Click OK.
Mac OS
For Mac® users, make sure the drive is idle before disconnecting it. Close all files and applications using the drive.
1. Drag the drive icon to the Trash.
2. Unplug the connector from the USB port.
®
Disconnecting the drive while in use may damage the data files and/or the drive.
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Drive basics
Placing a disc into the drive
1. Press the Stop/Open button on the top cover panel of the drive to
open the top cover.
2. When the top cover opens, carefully lift the top cover fully upward.
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3. Place the disc into the tray and make sure that the disc is securely clipped in place.
4. Close the top cover by gently pressing the cover downwards until the top cover locks in place.
Ejecting a disc from the drive
1. Press the Open/Stop button on the top cover panel of the drive to open the top cover.
2. Carefully remove the disc from the drive.
3. Close the top cover by gently pressing it downwards.
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Using the emergency manual eject bar
The emergency manual eject bar at the bottom panel of the drive allows you to manually open the top cover and remove a disc from the drive in cases when:
supply of power to the computer is cut due to power outage
the drive malfunctions
Use the manual method only as a last resort when the Open/Stop button does not work. Make sure that you have turned off your CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive before manually opening the top cover of the drive.
Follow these steps to manually open the top cover of the drive using the emergency manual eject bar.
1. Lift the slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and place upside down to expose the bottom of the drive. Press the manual eject bar, located as labeled.
2. Open the top cover and carefully remove the disc.
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Using compact discs
Take note of these instructions when using compact discs to avoid damaging the discs and your drive.
Cleaning a disc
Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the dust on a disc.
Handling a disc
Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.
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Technical information
Environmental specifications
Temperature
Humidity
Vibration
Impact
Operation +5°C to <+45°C Storage - 20°C to <+60°C
Operation 8% to 80% non-condensing Storage 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operation 0.5 G peak at 5 ~ 500 Hz Storage 2 G peak at 10 ~ 500 Hz
Operation Read (CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW)
• Half sine wave, 11 ms/10s interval, 15 G, 3 cycles
• Half sine wave, 3 ms/10s interval, 60 G, 3 cycles
Write (CD-R, CD-RW)
• Half sine wave, 11 ms/10s interval,
0.8 G, 3 cycles
Storage • 50 G (11 ms, half sine wave,
3 shock/each side, no damage
• 120 G (3 ms, half sine wave, 3 shock/each side, no damage
Acoustic
Reliability
MTTR*
*Mean Time To Repair
Random access Sound power level<50 dB
Time Averaged Sound Pressure Level<42dB
MTBF 60,000 power on hours ODC 20% of power on time
30 minutes
Electrical and audio specifications
Power source
I/O terminal
Audio
Voltage +5V DC +/-5%
USB terminal USB B type (high speed)
No. of channels 2 (stereo) Sampling frequency 44.1kHz Quantization 16 bits Distortion 0.2% max (at 1 kHz) S/N ratio 70 dB
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