Samsung SH-S182D-BEWM 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

Safety Precautions During Installation During Operating Others RoHS & WEEE

Installing DVD Writer and Connecting Cables

Installing Drive Connecting Cables

Features

Exterior System Requirements Features

Installing Device Driver and Confirming The Installation

Firmware Update Confirming the Installation of Device Driver Installing the MS-DOS device driver

How To Use The DVD Writer

How to Use the Drive How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs

MAGIC SPEED

Deleting Utilities Troubleshootin

Troubleshooting Caution: Possible Errors

Product Specifications

Storing/Cleaning Drive and Disc

Cleaning the Drive Storing the Disc Cleaning the Disc When the on/off Light Blinks

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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 a nd handle the device the wrong way, damage to home or property could result.

Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble

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.

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

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

Do not place the drive in direct sunlight.

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 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 by force. 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 insert hands in the tray while in operation. This may cause damage to the product or human body

Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged discs.

In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in use.

Always check to be sure the disc is not cracked before use. If you find a crack on the disc (especially around the center hole), make a copy of the disc immediately and use the copy instead. Continued use of a cracked disc will cause the crack to become bigger, resulting in irreparable damage to the disc.

Do not use low-quality discs (illegal, scratched, damaged, etc.).

Samsung is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use of such discs.

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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.

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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 Hole

Open/Close Button

On/Off Lamp

Disc Tray

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Sound Output Port

Master/Slave Selection Port

Interface Port

Power Port

DVD Write 40-pin interface cable four screws to install the drive drive installation instruction sheets software programs (Software: Nero Express 6, In CD 4, Nero Vision Express, Nero ShowTime, Nero BackItUp, Nero Recode)

In case you need to return the purchased product, be sure to include all the accessories provided with the product to receive a refund.

The type of accessories varies depending on product model.

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You need to have an IBM-compatible PC with the following specifications.

Item Description

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CPU

RAM

Microsoft Windows 98 SE/2000/Me/XP(SP 1.0 or higher) Pentium3 800MHz or greater IBM-compatible PC

(Recommendation: Pentium4 2.0GHz or higher) 256Mbytes or greater

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Versatile Multimedia Features

DVD-R: Read / Write DVD-RW: Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

DVD+R: Read / Write DVD+RW: Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

DVD-ROM: Read DVD+R Dual: Read / Write

DVD-R Dual: Read / Write CD-R: Read / Write

CD-RW: Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

DVD-RAM: Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

See table below for details

Disc Type Writable Rewritable Read Labeling

CD-STAMP × × O ×

DVD

Writable :

CD-R O × O × CD-RW (O) O O × Light Scribe Media O × O O DVD-STAMP × × O × DVD-R For General Ver 2.1 O × O × DVD-RW Ver 1.1 (O) O O × DVD+R(Dual) Basic Ver 1.11 O × O × DVD-R(Dual) O × O × DVD+RW Basic Ver 1.2 (O) O Light Scribe Media O × O O DVD-RAM (O) O

write once, read many times.

Supports Read (playback) for various types of discs

O×

Rewritable :

DVD Recommended Disc Types

DVD-R Media

Taiyo-Yuden, TDK, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, Fuji Film, PVC, Panasonic, RiTEK, CMC, UNIFINO

DVD-RW Media

TDK, MKM, JVC, PVC, RiTEK, CMC

DVD+R Media

RICOH, Taiyo-Yuden, MKM, RiTEK, CMC, Prodisc, Optdisc

DVD+RW Media

RICOH, MKM, RiTEK, CMC

DVD±R Dual

MKM

DVD-RAM

Mexell

CD Recommended Disc Types

CD-R Media

write data one or more times.

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Taiyo-Yuden, RICOH, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, Fuji Film, RiTEK(Phtharo), CMC, Pioneer, Princo, TDK

CD-RW Media

RICOH, MKM, RiTEK, CMC

HS CD-RW Media

RICOH, MKM, CMC

US CD-RW Media

MKM

Light Scribe

CD: MKM, MBI, CMC DVD: MKM

Buffer underrun prevention technology included

What is " buffer underrun prevention technology "? A technology to prevent

fast as the data writing speed when data is being recorded on a CD.

Reading / Recording Speed

Reading Speed(MAX)

DVD-ROM(S)(16X), DVD-ROM(D)(8X), DVD-R (12X), DVD-RW (8X), DVD+R (12X), DVD+RW (8X), CD-ROM (48X), CD-R (40X), CD-RW (40X), DVD+R DUAL (8X), DVD-R DUAL (8X), DVD-RAM(12X)

"buffer underrun"

errors in which the data transmission speed is not as

Recording Speed(MAX)

DVD+R DUAL (8X), DVD+RW (8X), DVD-R (18X), DVD+R (18X), DVD-RW (6X), CD-R (48X), CD-RW (32X), DVD-R DUAL (8X), DVD-RAM(12X)

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Turn the PC off.

Open the cover as shown in the picture.

If necessary, attach the support devices on both sides of

the drive

- The support devices are PC accessories. Purchase a pair if necessary. (SCREW : M3 X 6 X 4 )

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Insert the DVD Writer after removing the plate as below

Be sure to use the screws (M3x6) provided with the product.

- Using screws other than M3x6 may cause malfunction.

Be sure that the screws are tightened securely in place. Loosely tightened screws may result in an increased level of noise.

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Connecting the Power Cable

Hold the power cable (with four pins) in the power box within the computer with the cutoff edges( ) facing up and connect it to the power port in the back of the DVD Writer

+5V DC

Ground

Cutoff edges

A -

Improperly connected power cable may cause malfunction. Check the direction of the power cable and the cutoff edges before connecting the cable.

Ground

+12V DC

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Connecting E-IDE Cable

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When you use one E-IDE cable

Set the jumper to SL (slave) in the Master/Slave port in the back of the DVD Write

a : Slave Drive (Select the SL jumper) b: HDD c : MotherBoard

When you use two E-IDE cables

Set the jumper to MA (Master) in the Master/Slave port in the back of the DVD Writer.

When

a : Master Drive (Select the MA jumper) b : HDD c : Motherboard d : Primary 1 e : Secondary 1

ou have one DVD Writer: Set it to MA (Master

When you have one DVD Writer and the other ODD products: Set it to MA (Master) / SL

Slave),

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a : Master Drive (Select the MA jumper) b : Slave Drive (Select the SL jumper) c : HDD d : Motherboard e : Primary 1 f : Secondary 1

Connecting the Jumper to the Master/Slave Port

Connect the jumper to the slot in the back of the DVD Writer. When you connect the jumper to MA (Master), the drive runs as the master, and when you connect it to SL (Slave), the drive runs as the slave. When you connect it to CS (CSEL), you can control the device using the host interface signal CSEL. (Connection to MA is recommended.)

MA : Master

SL : Slave CS : Cable Select(CSEL)

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Connecting the Audio Cable (When Connected to the Sound Card)

To listen to the sound from the drive in Analog mode, connect the audio output on the DVD Writer to the audio input of the sound card using an audio cable (4-pin).

Connecting the Digital output terminal.

For clearer sound, use a digital output terminal. Digital output terminal is only available with the Sound card which support Digi tal output. For using Digital output terminal, recommend to buy & use the sound card.

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Go to http://samsung-ODD.com

Click Firmware on the menu bar (in the upper right-hand corner).

Click Firmware Downloads. Check for your drive model and start downloading.

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Confirming Using [Device Manager]

Windows 98 SE/Me

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Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[System] Click on the [Device Manager] tab in the

System Properties window. Click CDROM drive in the Device

Manager window. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the

driver is installed properly.

Windows 2000

Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[System] Click on the [Hardware] tab in the System

Properties window and then click on the [Device Manager] tab.

Click DVD/CD-ROM drive in the Device

Manager window. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the

driver is installed properly.

Windows XP

Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Performance and Maintenance] Click [Administrative Tools] icon in the

Performance and Maintenance window. Click [Computer Management] icon in the

Administrative Tools window. Click [Device Manager] icon in the

Administrative Tools window and then click DVD/CD-ROM drive.

1 in the picture in the left appear if the driver is installed properly.

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When the On/Off light is orange, do not turn the PC off or remove the DVD Writer as it may cause damage in the drive.

How to Use a Horizontally Installed Drive

You can use

discs.

The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is place outside the tray guiding line.

How to Use a Vertically Installed Drive

This drive can be installed vertically.

You can use only the

(You cannot use the 3.15 Inch (8cm) discs)

The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is place outside the tray guiding line.

3.15 Inch or 4.72 Inch (8cm or 12cm)

4.72 Inch (12cm) discs.

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The DVD Writer allows writing DVD RW discs using Nero Express and enables "packet writing" (high-speed recording) using InCD. The drive also allows writing DVD R discs using Nero Express.

Unauthorized copying of DVD or software titles is ille ga l and the individuals that make illegal copies will be held responsible for any copyright infringement. Using low-quality discs may lengthen the recording time or not supporting due to reduction in double speed.

You can use the DVD Writer to playback music CDs, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, or DVD-ROM discs, like a CDROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If your computer recognizes the [CD-ROM] icon designated to the DVD Writer as the 'E:' drive, insert a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM disc and access the 'E:' drive.

(The actual drive letter of the DVD Writer may vary depending on the user's system environment.)

To Playback a DVD Video Disc :

You need a DVD decoder board or the DVD decoder software program. (Provided with WinDVD Show TIME) Use WinDVD Show TIME to change the region code of the DVD Writer.

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 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 SH-S182M DVD Writer supports RPCphase II. In the RPC-2 mode, the localcode can be changed by users. RPC-2is selected by default for the SH-S182M DVD Writer. 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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What is a MAGIC SPEED?

MAGIC SPEED is a program that supports users to select at his or her discretion the reading speed of CD disc between two modes offered by drive: Maximum Speed Mode (Max Mode) and Silent Mode.

Development Background

ODD products launching nowadays are providing a high reading speed. With the increased reading speed, faster data processing has become possible. However, high rotation speed often causes louder noise, and it is more possible to crash the cracked or bent discs. Against this backdrop, our Company has developed a speed-down algorithm and applied this technology to new launching products to provide safer and more comfortable environments for PC users.

※ What is Speed-down Algorithm?

It establishes a safer disc reading speed in operating the device in order to prevent possible di sc crashes in using CDs with cracks in start. In addition, for customers who want to play CDs at its maximum speed, MAGIC SPEED program offers the function of selecting reading speed, so that customers can set the speed as they want. (Recording speed will run at recordable speed without limit)

What Are MAGIC SPEED Modes and How to Use

MAGIC SPEED Modes

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Max Mode: Setting reading speed to its maximum level provided by drive.

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Silent Mode: Setting reading speed to a stable low speed.

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Since modes set by MAGIC SPEED function will be maintained in using the drive connecting other PC, please confirm first the setting status before use.

Caution

such disc in Silent Mode, or make a copy immediately before use.

How to Use MAGIC SPEED

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> We recommend you to use “Max Mode” for data copy or disc copy, and “Silent Mode” for normal

> Other functions

: A disc with crack may be crashed in playing with Max Mode. We recommend you to use

First, install MAGIC SPEED program registered on our website. On MAGIC SPEED tray icon, select right-click to execute the program. Select the mode you want to use on Program Execution Window and select “settings”. Then,

reading speed of the drive will run in selected mode. Select “Close” to exit Program Execution Window.

In this occasion, reading speed will be run in the set speed if there is no separate mode change or program exit.

operation.

▶

To disable Auto Run This is a default program that automatically runs in every PC booting.

If you want to quit this auto run function, deselect the auto run item selected on tray icon menu.

Where Can I Download MAGIC SPEED?

Visit our website for customer support (URL:www.samsung-ODD.com), and select Firmware → MAGIC SPEED.

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Click [Start] - [Setting] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] and a window as shown below appears.

[ Windows 98 / Me ]

Click the [Add/Remove] button to remove the program.

[ Windows 2000 ]

[ Windows XP ]

Click the [Add/Remove] button to remove the program.

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Turn the PC off and pull out the drive. Remove any foreign objects from the surface of the drive using soft cloth.

- Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents.

- Cleaning the interior of the unit with such things as a cotton swab may cause failure or loss of functionality.

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This part of the manual is to prevent damage s or data loss. Read carefully and use the device properly.

Do not place it under the direct sunlight. Place it so that it sits on its side on a flat surface. Do not scratch or place a label on the disc. Handle the disc with caution to prevent damage from external shock. Do not expose it to severe temperature fluctuations. (Exposure to such environment may cause congealing.)

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This part of the manual is to prevent damage s or data loss. Read carefully and use the device properly.

Do not touch the surface of the disc. Place your fingers on the edge of the disc to hold.

Clean the disc lightly with soft cotton cloth, starting from the center and move to the edge of the disc.

Use only disc cleaning liquids. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents.

If the disc surface becomes dirty with fingerprints, foreign substances or dust, the disc may not function

erly.

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On/Off Lamp Meaning Disc Lead-In Writing Reading Audio Playback [Analog Mode] Audio Playback [Digital Mode] Standby No Disc

The indicator light turns off when the drive is not in use (standby) after disc lead-in.

Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Off Off

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Problem Meaning / Solution

The tray won't open.

The tray won't close. The PC is not working properly.

The drive is not working properly.

No sound is heard from an audio CD.

The Window OS can't detect the drive.

See if the PC on. Make sure the power cable within the PC is connected properly. If the tray still won't open with the power on, turn the power off and

insert a pin(paper clip) into the emergency hole to open. Make sure the disc has been inserted properly. See if the jumper(s) is properly connected to the Master/Slave

Selection port. See if the drive is properly connected to the PC.

See if the floppy disc remains in the PC. See if the drive is connected properly to the PC. See if the device drive program has been installed properly. Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected to the sound

output terminal on the drive and the sound card CD-IN terminal. Check that the sound card is operational. If the Digital CD Audio Output box is checked, no sound comes

out of the analog audio outputterminal of the driver. Check the condition of the CD and wipe the surface of the CD

clean before use. See if the device drive program has been installed properly. Can be an OS problem. Try reinstalling the Windows OS program.

The system won't read the disc.

The drive is connected to the sound card but cannot seem to detect it.

See if the system detects the drive. Make sure you use the types of discs that are supported by the drive. See if the on/off light turns into green. Make sure you inserted the disc with the label facing up. Make sure you are using the right program for disc playback. See if the disc is clean. See if any congealing has occurred. Make sure the region code of the drive matches the disc number. Your sound card is using AT BUS interface.

Connect the card to the E-IDE port or replace the card with a new card with the built-in E-IDE interface capacity.

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DVD Writers record data on the disc by applying laser light onto the surface of the CD DVD, and therefore writing errors may occur if you use a damaged CD DVD , for example . Be sure to eliminate the following error-causing elements before you start writing: * The following settings are recommended for all DVD Writers:

Avoid a situation that requires multitasking , and remove turn off the screen saver.

A buffer underrun may occur if the system multitasks while the DVD±R/RW CD-RW drive is writing/erasing.

Block any outside attempt to access the host PC during a writing session.

An error may occur if another user accesses the printer connected to his/her the system via the network during a writing session.

Disable the CD auto - run feature of the CD

Inserting an auto - run-enabled CD in to another drive connected to the same system during a writing/erasing session may cause an error.

How to disable the auto-run feature: Windows 98/ME

GO to Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manger CD- ROM Settings . Disable Insert AutoRun.

It is recommended that you use the image file format when you write a large number of smallsized files.

When there are a large number of small-sized files to write , the system's transmission rate drops and the Superlink feature works at a more frequent rate, resulting in lower writing quality.

If you are doing a CD-to-CD write , it is not necessary to check to see if you have available space on your hard disc beforehand.

However, in the case of image files, it is recommended that you be sure you have at least twice the amount of space needed for the data on your hard disc , as image files are copied to the hard disc before they are copied to the CD.

Use a regulation-length (46cm) or shorter E-IDE cable.

Using an E-IDE cable longer than 46cm may cause a transmission error.

Do not use more than one type of writing software.

Before you install a writing program, be sure to first uninstall existing version s of the prog ram or other writing program ( s ) and reboot the system first .

(The Windows operating system may be damaged if you install the Korean version while the English version remains on the system.)

Use only the writing software provided by Samsung. You may experience writing errors if you use with other writing programs

T he disc has bad properties data , and or there are other discs with different prope rties available under the same ID.

The drive's write strategy is set in a way that the drive examines to examine the disc properties and determine s the optimal write conditions for those properties.

For example, many disc makers do not bother to insert property information distinguishing 48X disc s from 32X disc s . Since the two types of discs have the same properties data , although they actually have different properties, it is often impossible to respond to the situation with a single write strategy. In order to ensure stable writing , it is necessary to downgrade the write speed.

If discs from two different disc makers have the same write speed according to the labels , but actually have different write speed s , I i t is necessary to downgrade the write speed to ensure stable writing.

Samsung' s Standards for Write Speed Restriction

Write speed is downgraded for the sake of write stability , if high-speed

Standards 1

discs available in the market have particularly bad properties data , or there are low-speed discs available under the same ID.

Speed-restricted discs go through further examination and adjustments later. If high-speed discs are available under the same ID with as low-speed

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discs (speed restricted at present), the speed restriction is removed when

Standards 2

You may experience lower write quality in case if you use disc products by some disc makers which that are not registered with the product's firmware. Therefore, it is recommended that you use only discs by recommended companies . Even , and even if the write session is completed successfully, check the write quality before you put the disc in storage , especially in case of an important data backup. (Samsung is not responsible for any loss resulting from data backup failure.)

We update the list of supported media on a regular basis through our firmware upgrades

the low-speed counterparts become no longer a una vailable in th e market under the same ID.

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