Samsung SH-D163A User Manual

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Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website

(Http://samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products,

user instructions and product information.

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Safety Precautions

Notational
Installation
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Other
RoHS & WEEE

Introduction

Front
Rear

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Using the Drive

Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements

Troubleshootin

Solving Technical Problems

Setup

Installing the DVD-ROM Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver

Specifications

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Warning / Caution

Warning

Caution

: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.

If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could
result.

: This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.

If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, damage to home or property
could result.

Notational

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol coul d resu lt in bodily harm or damage to
equipment.

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Prohibited

Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble

Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified perso nnel could void your
authority to operate this device.

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.
When a cracked disc is used continuously, the size of the crack is likely to grow and this will eventually
result in irreparable damage to the disc.

Important to read and understand at all times.

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Place the drive on a level surface.

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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.

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void low- or high-temperature environments.

void high-humidity environments.

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Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock.

Do not drop the drive, and protect it fromsevere shocks.

- It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction.

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Do not move the drive while in operation and do not attempt to open
the disc tray byforce.
Make sure to close all working programs before attempting to open the
tray and always usethe open/close button.

- 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.

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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.

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Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or modify the device
without express approval as directed in the manual.

- To reduce the risk of damage, electric shock, and fire,

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Samsung Eco-mark
The Samsung’s own Eco mark helps consumers
to easily understand that Samsung develops
eco-friendly products. This mark represents
Samsung’s continuous effort to develop eco­friendly products.

(Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic eq uipment)The

RoHS

RoHS, the environment regulation announced by European Union, restricts the use of lead, mercury,
cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in products put on the market in The European Union
after July 1, 2006.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed
with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, plea se separate this from
other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for
environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.

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Emergency eject hole. (if the compartment does not open when you press the Eject button, power off the

1.

computer, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly)
Indicator Light. (When it is green, a disc is being read.)

2.

Eject button.

3.

Disc compartment. (the compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button)

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S-ATA Power Port

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S-ATA Data Port

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Installing the DVD-ROM Drive

To install your DVD-ROM Drive in the PC, proceed as follows.

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.

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Remove the cover from a free expansion slot and install the DVD-ROM drive, as shown in the
illustration.

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Connecting the Cables

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Connecting S-ATA Cable

When you use one S-ATA cable

a : Drive
b : MotherBoard

y

When

a : Master Drive (S-ATA 1)
b : Slave Drive (S-ATA 2)
c : Motherboard

ou have one ODD and the other ODD products.

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Installing the Device Driver

This Device Driver is an installation driver that can detect ODD (Optical Disc Drive) products in DOS mode.
It provides only the reading function in Dos mode.
(For recording, it is recommend not to install the Device Driver designed for DOS mode)

The Device Driver for DOS mode is included in the Ddriver or DOS Driver folder of the disc enclosed with the
product that you purchased.

For Windows98/2000/ME/XP or higher version that uses a device driver provided by Windows,
there is no need to set up an extra device driver.

Refer to the steps below to see if Windows detects the drive.

Double-click on the

Double-click on the
Double-click on the
Click on the Device
Expand the CD-ROM branch.

The

Installing the Device Driver

My Computer

Control Panel

System

Manager

icon on your desktop.

folder.

icon.

tab.

device name is displayed.

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Setting Up the Device Driver

The device driver is located in the Ddriver folder of the User's Guide disc with is provided in the

package.

This device driver is to recognize a DVD-ROM drive on Dos mode.
This driver should be applied for DOS mode user to install on Windows 98 or Windows ME only.

Automatic Setup

Insert the
Run the
When Setup is successfully completed, click OK button or press the
Reboot the computer.

User's Guide

CDSETUP.EXE

Manual Setup

Make the

C:\SAMSUNG

disc into the CD-ROM drive and open the

file in the

directory.

Ddriver

folder.

Ddriver

Enter

folder.

key.

Copy the files from the User's Guide disc to the
To do so, type
Edit the

Add the

Edit the
Add the

Reboot the computer.

COPY D:\Ddriver * . * C:\SAMSUNG

CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS \D:SSCD000/V

AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX/D:SSCD000

file.

file.

C:\SAMSUNG

after the

entry.

directory.

prompt and press [

C:\

entry.

Enter

].

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Using the DVD-ROM Drive

To play audio or video CDs and / or DVDs in your DVD-ROM drive, proceed as follows.

Push the power button and boot the computer.

After booting the computer, open the disc compartment by pressing the Eject button.
Insert the disc (CD/DVD) with the label on the disc facing upwards and close the disc

compartment by pressing the Eject button. The indicator light comes on.
Play the disc (CD/DVD).
Accessories

z The type of accessories varies depending on product model.

Application software & User

manual CD

Playing Video CDs

Set up and run the SOFT MPEG program.

Setup guide

Four screws to install the

drive

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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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.

Do not place a disc in direct sunlight.

Store a disc vertically in a well-ventilated and stable location.
Do not write or attach a label on a disc.
Do not drop a disc or place heavy objects on it.
Do not touch the surface of a disc; hold it by the edges.

To clean a disc, polish lightly from the inside of the disc to the outside with a soft cotton cloth.

Do not leave the disc compartment open when you are not using it.

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Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from the followin g Web site:

http://samsung-ODD.com
Http://samsung.com

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System Requirements

Before you install the DVD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you check that your setup meets the
system requirements listed below.

Item Description

OS

CPU

RAM

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
S-ATA supported PC

(The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website)
256Mbytes or above

DVD Region Protection Coding (RPC):

The RPC feature is supported on DVD players and is used with DVD-video discs (such as movies). Currently,
the motionpicture industry has divided the worldinto different regions or zones thatcorrespond to the regional
markets intowhich the motion picture industry releasesmovies. Simply pu t, RPC codes are placedon movies
marketed throughout the world,based on the region of the world inwhich they are being sold. These
RPCcodes help control and prevent piratingof new movies into other motion pictureregions prior to their true
releasedates within those markets.
The DVD-ROM drive supports RPCphase II. In the RPC-2 mode, the localcode can be cha nged by users.
RPC-2is selected by default for the DVD-ROM drive.
You can change the region code up tofive times via an MPEG application.

Please contact your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative if you wish tochange the local code more than
fivetimes.

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Problem Meaning / Solution

The DVD-ROM drive is not
detected by the computer.

After installing the DVD-ROM
drive, the PC gets slower.

The DVD-ROM drive is not
recognized by MS-DOS.

The DVD-ROM drive is not
detected by Windows.

No sound is heard from an
audio CD.

A CD is not read or is read
too slowly.

The disc compartment will
not open.

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Check that the power and S-ATA cables are correctly connected to
the computer.

Change the S-ATA cable and reconnect it to the computer.
Preferably, connect a second S-ATA cable to the DVD-ROM drive.

Reinstall the device driver or update it with the latest version by
downloading it from the Samsung Web site.

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Http://samsung-ODD.com

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Http://samsung.com

This case may occur when there is a Windows installation problem;
reinstall Windows.

Check that the sound card is operational.
Adjust the volume control of windows.
Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it, if necessary.

Check that the power cable is correctly connected.
Power off and disconnect the PC.

Insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the emergency hole and push
firmly until the disc compartment opens.

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When the MPEG software
plays a Video CD, the pictures
are not regular and the running
speed is too slow.

The Disc is not in message is
displayed even though a disc
has been inserted.

The DVD-ROM drive is not
detected after it is connected to
a sound card.

Adjust the size of the replay screen.

After checking the display resolution, adjust it, if necessary.

The computer may not recognize the disc if you start playback too
quickly after inserting the disc. Open and close the disc
compartment and try again.

Clean the disc and try again.
The interface mode of the sound card is AT-BUS.

You must therefore connect the DVD-ROM drive to the S-ATA port
on the PC mother board, rather than to the sound card, or install an
S-ATA compatible sound card.

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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

Model Name
ITEM

Disc

Disc types supported in
read mode

Disc diameter

DRIVE PERFORMANCE

Data transfer rate

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DVD | CD

CD-DA(Audio), CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Photo-CD(Single,
Multi-session), Video CD ready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV,
CD-TEXT,CD-Plus, DVD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM

120mm or 80mm

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Sustained : Max. 21,600KB/sec(16X) | Max. 7,200KB/sec (48X)

ACCESS TIME (typical)
Data Buffer capacity
Laser
Slide mechanism
Spindle motor
Load mechanism

ERROR RATE

ERROR RATE

FRONT PANEL

Eject button
Indicator(LED)

REAR PANEL

Required power
Interface connector

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

110ms
512KB
Semiconductor laser
Stepping motor, Sensorless
Brushless motor
Tray. DC motor (Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical.

10

-15

| Mode 1:10

Auto eject or Auto inject
BUSY

1.5A (rms)
S-ATA

-12

, Mode 2:10

-9

Operations
Storage

GENERAL

Dimensions
Net weight

Temperature: 5~45°C Humidity: 10~80%
Temperature: -25~60°C Humidity: 10~90%

148.2 (W) x 42 (H) x 184 (D) mm (including bezel)
740 g