Samsung SH-M522C-CSWN User Manual

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Index

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Main Page

Safety Precautions

Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other

Introduction

Front
Rear

Setu

Installing the COMBO Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the CD Record Utility
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver

Using the Drive

Using the COMBO Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
MAGIC SPEED
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements

Troubleshootin

Solving Recording Problems
Caution with errors
Solving Technical Problems

Specifications

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

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 could result in bodily harm or damage to
equipment.

Prohibited

Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble

Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could avoid
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.

Safety Precautions

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Installation

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.

void low- or high-temperature environments.

void high-humidity environments.

VeiligheidsinstructiesSafety Precautions

While Operating

Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock.

Do not drop the drive, and protect it from severe shocks.

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

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 use the 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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Others

Never allow food particles or foreign substances to enter the drive
casing.

To protect against the risk of fire, do not 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.

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

Introduction

Front

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.

2.

Eject button.

3.

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

4.

Introduction

Rear

Two-pin digital audio output terminal for use with a sound a MPEG card supporting digital audio features.

1.

Four-pin sound output terminal for use with a sound card. (refer to the sound card documentation for

2.

further details)
Master/slave select terminal.

3.

40pin host E-IDE interface connector.

4.

4pin power terminal.

5.

(A : +5V DC)
(B : +12V DC)

Setup

Installing the COMBO Drive

To install your COMBO Drive in the PC, proceed as follows.

Make sure to use the standardized screws supplied (M3 X 6). To use screws other than M3 X 6 may result in
malfuction.

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 COMBO drive, as shown in the illustration.

Setup

Connecting the Cables

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 Optical drive.

+5V DC

1

Ground

Cut Side

A -

An improperly connected power cable may cause trouble. Check the direction of the power connector

Note:

and the incline side of the Optical drive before connecting.

Connecting the E-IDE cable

Insert the IDE cable (40-pin), which is connected to the hard disk to the interface terminal.

(Place the red line of the cable close to the Pin 1.)

When using one E-IDE cable

Connect the cable to the SL (Slave) of the Master/Slave Select Terminal at the rear of the Optical drive.

2

Ground

3

+12V DC

4

a : Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
b : Hard Drive
c : MainBoard

When using two E-IDE cable

If there is only one Optical drive, select MA (Master).

Setup

a : Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper)
c : MainBoard d : Primary 1
e : Secondly 1

If there is two Optical drive, select MA (Master) / SL (Slave).

a : Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b : Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)
c : Hard Drive d : MainBoard
e : Primary 1 f : Secondly 1

Installing a jumper on the master/slave select terminal

b : Hard Drive

Connect a jumper to the rear side of the COMBO.
If the jumper is connected to MA (Master), it will work in the Master mode.

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.)

Setup

Connecting the audio cable from a sound card

Connect the 4-pin audio cable between the sound output terminal on the Optical drive and the audio
input terminal on the sound card.

For clearer sound, use a digital output terminal.(Available only for the CARD that supports digital output)
This may not be available for general sound cards.

Setup

Installing the CD Record Utility

To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the COMBO 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.

Insert the disc supplied with the COMBO drive in the drive.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the utility.

Refer to the separate utility documentation for further details.
Store the utility disc in a safe place.

Setup

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 Windows 98/2000/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

TSST CD RW/DVD TS-H492C(SH-M522C)

My Computer
Control Panel

icon.

System
Manager

tab.

icon on your desktop.

folder.

device name is displayed.

Setup

Setting Up the Device Driver

Automatic Setup

The device driver is located in the Ddriver folder of the CD Record Utility disc which is provided in the
package.

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

CD Record Utility

CDSETUP.EXE

Manual Setup

Make the
Copy the files from the diskette to the

To do so, type
Edit the

Add the

C:\SAMSUNG

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

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

disc into the CD-ROM drive and open the

file in the

directory.

file.

folder.

Ddriver

C:\SAMSUNG

directory.
after the

Ddriver

key.

Enter

prompt and press [

C:\

entry.

folder.

Enter

].

Edit the
Add the

Reboot the computer.

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

file.

entry.

Using the Drive

Using the COMBO Drive

To play audio or video CDs and / or DVDs in your COMBO 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.

User Manual & Setup Guide. Software. Screws.

Playing DVDs or Video CDs

Set up and run the SOFT MPEG program supplied as an accessory.

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior

notice.

Using the Drive

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.

Using the Drive

What is a MAGIC SPEED?

The MAGIC SPEED provides a function that user optionally chooses the disc reading speeds,

high speed (Max speed) mode

The

low noise mode

The

Magic speed

preventive effect of a disc breakage, which could be occurred by a high speed. Its purpose is to supply
the stable PC environment to user.

offers the best PC environment by minimizing a driving noise.

not only functions to decrease a noise by reducing a reading speed but also gets a

Explanation of MAGIC SPEED Mode and Ways to use

Explanation of MAGIC SPEED Mode
The Maximum Speed Mode :

speed which is supplied by a drive.

The Low Noise Mode :

the low speed (X32).

The mode selected and set using the Magic Speed feature does not change when you connect
the driver to a different PC. Make sure you check the settings before use.

Caution

Therefore, it is recommended to operate in the low noise mode or to immediately make
a copy and use it.

Ways to Use the MAGIC SPEED

The first of all, please install the
Operate the program by clicking the right mouse button on the MAGIC SPEED
Select a desired mode from a program window, and click

operates in a selected mode.
Close the program window by selecting

At this time, the reading speed will keep operating by the changed speed unless you would change a
mode and would end a program.

It is recommended to use a "Maximum Speed Mode" when operating a Data Copy & a Disc Copy and
to use a "Low Noise Mode" when operating a general operation.

Other Function

How to deactivate the automatic operation: This program automatically runs when PC is booting up. If
you wish to deactivate the automatic operation, deactivate the selected Automatic Operation item in
the tray (or task tray) menu.

: In case of a cracked disc, the disc would be broken if operating in the maximum speed.

Place to download a MAGIC SPEED

Samsung's Customer Service Homepage

- Select a Firmware > MAGIC SPEED.

and

low noise (X32) mode.

Set up this mode when you want to read a disc by the maximum

Set up this mode when you want to read a disc by a stable speed,

Magic Speed

program from Samsung's homepage.

.

"Close"

(URL:www.samsung-ODD.com)

"Setup"

Tray Icon

The reading speed of a drive

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Using the Drive

Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

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

Http://samsung.com
Htt

://samsung-ODD.com

Using the Drive

System Requirements

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

Item Description

Computer
Free expansion unit 5.25 inch

Disk space 700 MB minimum
Windows version

MS-DOS

DVD Video playback

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 put, 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 TS-H492C(SH-M522C) COMBO drive supports RPCphase II. In the RPC-2 mode, the localcode can be
changed by users. RPC-2is selected by default for the TS-H492C(SH-M522C) COMBO 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.

Intel Pentium II 400MHz/Celeron 466A(or higher), 128 MB of RAM (or higher) with
an 80pin IDE interface for Ultra DMA.

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP (or higher)
(For Windows NT, we recommend Service Pack2, and Version is over 4.00.1381)

5.0 or higher (For MS-DOS, The CD-R/CD-RW driver can only read a disc without
premaster Software.)

PC with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP DVD-Video playback software and appropriate
hardware (the Power DVD MPEG software is included in the COMBO drive
package)

DVD Region Protection Coding (RPC):

Troubleshooting

Solving Recording Problems

If you have any problems in recording via your COMBO drive,
follow the appropriate instructions below for the source that you are using.

Hard Drive

Check whether the source file is corrupted.
Optimize the hard disk by using the Windows defragmenter feature:

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.
If you wish to record more than 1000 small files:

Network Drive

First create an image file and copy the image file to the disc

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Choose the low record speed

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Compress small files and then record them

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Copy the network drive contents to the hard disk and then from the hard disk to the COMBO drive.

CD-ROM Drive

Clean the source CD, if necessary.
Create an image file and then copy the image file to the COMBO drive.
Check the CD-ROM drive record speed.

There are two recording methods :

Note

The COMBO Drive provide a High Speed rewriting Disc recording function (CD-RW 24X, 32X). To rewrite at a
High speed, use the disc which High Speed is printed on.

Ultra Speed : 24X, 32X
High Speed-RW : supporting 10X

Low-speed (file by file)

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High-speed (transfer of an image file from the hard disk)

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If the transfer speed of the CD-ROM drive is slower than the record speed, reduce the record speed.

Troubleshooting

Caution with errors

Caution with errors

Every CD-RW or COMBO drive records data by applying recording laser onto a CD.
If the CD is damaged or recording data is not possible to you need to remove the following causes of the error
before using the CD.

It is recommended to set a CD-RW or COMBO drive as follows.

Do not work on a multi-tasking environment and remove screen savers.

If you work on a multi-tasking environment while the COMBO drive is recording/deleting data, Buffer
Under-Run may occur.

Do not allow any external access to the Host PC while recording data.

If another user accesses your printer through a network while you are recording data, errors may occur.

Remove the Auto-Run function of the CD.

If you insert a CD that has the Auto-Run function to a drive connected to a PC while recording/deleting
data, this may cause errors.

How to cancel (select) the Auto-Run function

Cancel (Select) the Auto-Run function in
[Start > Setting > Control Panel System > Device Manager > CD-ROM Setting]

Use image files when you record many small files.

If you use a lot of small size files for recording, this may reduce the transaction rate of the PC. Although
Super link function is often run, the recording quality may become low.

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.

Use an E-IDE cable, which has the specified length (46cm).

Using E-IDE cables longer than 46cm may cause errors during data transaction.

Use only one recording software program.

To install a software program for recording, uninstall any other types or versions of recording software
programs first and then reboot the computer.

Make sure you use the recording software CD (Nero Burning Rom / Roxio Easy CD Creator) provided by
us. Using our software program with others may cause errors in recording.

Term Description

What is Buffer Under-Run?

Every CD-RW or COMBO drive records the data that the Host PC wants to record until the data flow
ends.
However, if the buffer becomes empty temporarily, this may cause errors in recording data.

What is Auto-Run?

If inserting a CD into a drive, the operating system executes the Autorun.inf file of the CD automatically.

What is Super link?

This function is to check the buffer to see if there are data while recording.
If the buffer is empty, it waits at the address and then restarts recording after the buffer is full. You can
avoid Buffer Under-Run problems by applying the above-mentioned principle.

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Troubleshooting

Recommended Disc Types

CD-R
CD-R

MCC, PRO, TDK, FUJI, SKC, MAXELL, MPO, BEALL
RICOH, SONY, MITSUBISHI, NANYA

General DMA Installation Guide Windows 98/Me

Important!

Please read the entire DMA installation guide before installing your COMBO drive.

About DMA Installation

For stable writing performance at high speeds, Installation of DMA transfer mode for E-IDE/ATAPI
interface is strongly recommended. We recommend DMA mode for fast writing.

DMA Setting

Before you install your COMBO drive, we recommend to set DMA to enabled on your PC system. See the
following procedure to set DMA transfer mode in windows oprerating system.
(Windows 98/ME)

+

Click on START

+

Click on Settings

+

Select Control Panel

+

Select the System Icon

+

Select the Device Manager panel
in System Properties

+

Expand the CD-ROM icon

Windows 2000/XP

Select the DMA mode by selecting
[Start > Setting > Control Panel > System > Device Manager > IDEATA/ATAPI Controller >
Default/Assistant IDE Channel Advanced Information]

Select your COMBO drive

+

Click on the Properties button

+

Click on the Settings tab

+

Check the DMA checkbox to enables DMA.

+

Click OK

+

Restart your PC

+

Troubleshooting

Solving Technical Problems

Problem Meaning / Solution

The COMBO drive is not
detected by the computer.

After installing the COMBO drive,
the PC gets slower.

The COMBO drive is not
recognized by MS-DOS.

The COMBO 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.

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 COMBO drive is not
detected after it is connected to a
sound card.

Check that the power, audio and IDE cables are correctly connected
to the computer.

Change the IDE cable and reconnect it to the computer.
Preferably, connect a second IDE cable to the COMBO drive in
master mode.

Check the position of the jumper in the master/slave select terminal.
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.com

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Http://samsung-ODD.com

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

Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected to the sound
output terminal on the COMBO drive and the sound card CD-IN
terminal.

Check that the sound card is operational.
Adjust the volume control in Windows.
Run the CD player supplied with Windows or your sound card.
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.

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 COMBO drive to the IDE port on the
PC mother board, rather than to the sound card, or install an E-IDE
compatible sound card.

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Specifications

SAMSUNG

instructions are thus subject to change without notice.

continually strives to improve its products. Both the design specifications and these user

Technical Specifications

ITEM CD-R

DISC

DRIVE
PERFORMANCE

ERROR RATE

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

OPERATING
ENVIRONMENT

GENERAL

RELIABILITY

Disc types
supported
in read mode

Erasing disc types CD-RW

Disc diameter 120 mm or 80 mm

Data transfer rate
(MAX)

Access time

Data Buffer 2MB

Laser Semiconductor laser

Slide mechanism Stepping motor

Spindle motor Brushless motor

Load mechanism Tray. DC motor (Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical.

Eject button Auto eject or Auto inject

Indicator

Required power +5 V : 1.2 A (rms), +12 VDC: 1.5 A (rms)

Interface connector ATAPI (E-IDE)

Audio output Line out 0.7V ± 20% : 47kΩ

Jumper block Master (Default)

Operations Temperature: 5~45°C Humidity: 10~80%

Storage Temperature: -25~60°C Humidity: 10~90%

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

Net weight 750 g

MTBF 125,000 POH(Duty 20%)

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

Recording CD-R: 7800 KB/sec. (52X)

Reading

Mode 1: 1 block/10

If the Power is ON/BUSY, this means the disc is loaded.
Green: Reading/Recording Status

DVD/CD

7200 KB/sec. (48X),

4800 KB/sec. (32X),

2400 KB/sec. (16X),

1200 KB/sec. (8X),

CD-RW :
Ultra Speed Writing DISC:
4800 KB/sec. (32X),
3600 KB/sec. (24X),
2400 KB/sec. (16X),

High Speed Writing DISC:
1500 KB/sec. (10X),

CD: CAV 52
CD-R, CD-RW: CAV 40
DVD: CAV 16
PIO mode 4 : 16.6MB/sec,
Multiword DMA mode 2:16.6MB/sec,

Ultra DMA mode 2:33.3MB/sec

CD DVD

130ms 150ms

-12

, Mode 2: 1 block/10

6000 KB/sec. (40X),

3600 KB/sec. (24X),

1800 KB/sec. (12X),

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