Samsung SC148B Users Manual

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CD-ROM DRIVE SC-140/148

User's Guide - ENGLISH

When handling the drives, you may hear a slight rattle inside the unit. This is NOT a problem, it is simply the ball bearings of the Auto Balancer shifting.

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Safety Warnings

The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using your CD-ROM drive.

You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to repair the CD-ROM drive yourself. Contact your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure

WARRANTY

Please refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements.

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Front View of the CD-ROM Drive

COMPACT

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Headphone Connector

The audio output connector enables you to plug stereo headphones into the drive. It requires a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.

Stop/Open/Close-Button

When in play, press the stop key and when in stop, press open/close key.

Disc Tray

The Disc Tray opens and closes automatically when you press the Open/Close button.

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When you place a disc in the tray, make sure that the label on the disc is facing upwards. If you are not loading or unloading a disc, the disc tray should remain closed.

Emergency Hole

If the disc tray does not open when you press the Open/Close button, insert a small, metal rod(an unwound paper clip for example) into this hole to eject the disc.

☛This function should only be performed when the computer is powered OFF.

Volume Control Dial

This control dial adjusts the volume for your headphones. You can only use the headphone jack and volume control when you have installed the required software utilities. For example, the Microsoft Windows Media player can be used.

LED

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Rear View of the CD-ROM Drive

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Digital Audio

You can connect a sound card or MPEG card which support Digital Audio to your drive using this two-pin connector.

Audio Output Connector

You can connect a sound card to your drive using this four-pin connector. ☛ This function is not covered in detail in this guide. Refer to the documentation

supplied with your sound card.

Device Configuration Jumper

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.

Host IDE Interface connector

This input/output interface connector is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable from the IDE interface to the CD-ROM drive.

Power Connector

The power connector is a four-conductor male plug.

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System Requirements

Turn OFF your computer. Remember to verify the configuration jumper on the rear of the CD-ROM drive.

Remove the cover of your PC(main unit of the computer)

Remove the blank cover panel of the 5.25 inch unit in which the CD-ROM drive is to be installed.

Put the cover back on your PC.

Install the CD-ROM drive into the unit and secure it with mounting screws (recommended standard M3x6x4)

☛ ◆ Depending on your PC model, you may need to

attach guide rails to the drive, so that the drive is held firmly in place.

☛◆ If you use screws that are longer than the

recommended standard, you may damage the drive.

Before you install the CD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you make certain that your set-up meets the system requirements listed below.

Installing the CD-ROM Drive

Install the CD-ROM drive in your computer horizontally, making sure that the

To install the drive, proceed as follows.

Connect the CD-ROM drive to the IDE interface and power cables Iocated inside your computer. ☛ Connectors are keyed so it is impossible to put them in

an incorrect position. Do not force the connectors, if they do not seem to fit.

Item

Windows version

MS-DOS version

Disk space

Free expansion unit

Type of computer

Description

3.1(or higher)

5.0(or higher)

100KB minimum

5.25 inch

IBM 486SX 20MHz (or higher) with an IDE interface(or a 100% IBMcompatible computer)

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Installing the Software

You can install the device driver for DOS or for Windows

¡ Do not install DOS Driver when the program of Windows 95 is going on.

(Remark CD-ROM Driver in the state of Config. Sys.)

Turn on your computer and wait for it to boot.

Insert the driver disk into a floppy disk drive(usually the A drive).

If you are a...

DOS user

Windows user Windows 95user

Then :

◆ Type a: at the DOS prompt

◆ Press the RETURN key

◆ Access the File Manager

◆ Click on the A icon.

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Type CDSETUP after the a: prompt

◆ Press RETURN

Double-click CDSETUP.EXE from the Windows File Manager

◆ When you are in Windows 95, it is not

◆ necessary to install Device Driver.

◆ Whereas, when you are in Dos Mode of

◆ Windows 95, then install as follows.

◆ Click on MY COMPUTER icon.

◆ Click on the A icon.

Run the CDSETUP program:

To...

Confirm the installation Y Exit without installing N

When the Setup Completed screen is displayed, remove the installation floppy disk from the drive.

Reboot your system.

If you answer Y(Yes), the installation program automatically

◆ Creates a SAMSUNG directory on your hard disk

◆ Copies the required softwares (mscdex.exe and sscdrom.sys)

◆ Modifies the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files

Result :

◆

The computer restarts

◆

Both the device driver and MSCDEX are loaded

Result :

Then enter...

If you are a...

Then :

DOS user

Windows user

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Resolving Technical Problems

☛ Please consult the following table BEFORE contacting your dealer or local SAMSUNG

☛ representative.

The software installation failed ◆ Check that your hard disk is not full

◆ The installation floppy disk may be corrupted.

Repeat the installation with the backup floppy disk.

After installing the device driver, your system start-up program may take more time than expected. If it does not start-up after 60 seconds, verify your AUTOEXEC. BAT file and, if necessary, contact your local computer dealer.

I re-booted my PC and it paused during the start-up program.

Problem Meaning / Solution

◆ When the program of Windows 95 is broken up, re-stall

◆ it as the computer can not read the program anymore.

◆ Verify the connections between the drive and your PC.

◆ Check that the 40-pin flat cable is connected to an IDE

◆ interface (some PCs are equipped with an SCSI disk

◆ interface)

◆ Verify your AUTOEXEC. BAT file. Go to page 6 for

◆ the verification procedure.

◆ Check the LASTDRIVE = command in the CONFIG. SYS

◆ file. The specified letter must take the CD-ROM volume

◆ into account. If you do not know which letter is assigned

◆ to the CD-ROM, enter Z.

◆ Using the documentation provided with your PC, check

◆ that the IDE hard disk is set up in MASTER mode.

I installed the software and rebooted my PC. The CD-ROM drive icon/directory still does not appear.

The drive may not be installed correctly. Verify the physical installation.

The disc tray does not open.

If you have installed the CD-ROM drive ...

Then ...

And the software Re-boot your PC.

Install the software following the instructions on page 5

In the File Manager, the CD-ROM icon does not display.

And have not installed the software

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Technical Specifications

Max. 6000KB/s Max. 7200KB/s

SC-140 SC-148SECTIONS

DISC

DRIVE PER FORMANCE

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

GENERAL

RELIABILITY

ERROR RATE

Disc types supported Disc diameter Data transfer rate Access time (1/3 stroke)

Data buffer capacity Laser Slide mechanism Spindle motor Loading type

Button Indicator(LED) Headphone output Volume control Required power

Interface connector Audio output Jumper block Work area Storage area Dimensions

Net weight MTBF Disc compartment loading

CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 Form-1, Form-2, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Photo-CD(Single, Multi-session), Video CD ready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV, CD-R

12cm or 8cm

PIO Mode - 4. DMA MW2(option), Ultra DMA

80ms(typical) 70ms(typical) 128KB Semiconductor Laser Gear motor Brushless motor Tray Loading, DC motor(Soft Eject) Mode-1 : 1block / 10 bits, Mode-2 : 1 block/10 bits PLAY(Open/Close) Busy Stereo Mini - jack (Ø 3,6 mm) 0.60 ±20% (Vrms) 33Ω Dial type +5V DC 1.7A,

+12V DC 1.0A (Max) ATAPI Line out 0.70 ± 20%(Vrms), 47kΩ

Device configuration jumper

Temperature : 5~45 °C, Humidity : 8~80% Temperature : -40~60 °C, Humidity : 5~90%

950g 125,000 POH(Duty 25%)

30,000 times

149(W) x 42.5(H) x 200(D)mm (Including bezel)

SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.

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