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Connecting the Cables
to the
DVD Writer
Connecting the Cables
Connecting the power cable
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The 4-pin power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must
be connected to the power terminal the rear of the DVD Writer drive.
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2
Connecting the S-ATA cable
S-ATA Power cable
S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Power cable
3
Emergency eject hole
LED
Disc compartment
Eject Button
If the compartment does not open
when you press the Eject button,
power off the computer, insert a pin
or unfolded paper clip in the hole
and push firmlhy)
Front
Rear
S-ATA Power cable S-ATA Data cable
Accessories
Application software & User manual CD , S-ATA Power Cable
1ea , S-ATA Data Cable 1ea, Setup Guide , Screw 4ea
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Introduction
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Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
DVD Writer
SH-S183L(TS-H653L)
Safety Precautions
The following are basic precautions to ensure user safety
and reduce the risk of property damage.
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2
When you install the drive
While operating
Other
Place the drive on a level
surface.
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Do not place the drive in
direct sunlight.
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Avoid low- or high-temperature
environments.
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Avoid high-humidity environments.
Handle with caution to prevent
damage from external shock.
Do not drop the drive, and protect it fromsevere shocks.
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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 use cracked, distorted or
damaged discs.
Do not insert a pin into the emergency opening while in operation.
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.
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To protect against the risk of
fire, do ot 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.
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To reduce the risk of damage,
electric shock, and fire.
Important to read and understand
at all times
Do not disassemble
1. Check to see that the disc does not have a crack before use.
If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole),
it is recommended that you 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 it will eventually result in irreparable
damage to the disc.
2. Do not use low quality discs (i.e., illegal products, scratched or
damaged discs).
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Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could
void your authority to operate this device.
Warning/Caution
Warning:
To warn the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
Caution:
To caution the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in
damage to property.
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Failure to do so may cause the
device to fall onto a hard surface,
resulting in damage or malfunction.
User's Guide - ENGLISH
FCC Compliance
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 the 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 deter-mined 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:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
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,please 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.
CAUTION
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
LASER STANDARD
IEC 60825-1 :1993 +A1 :1997 +A2 :2001
WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
- http://www.samsung-ODD.com
- http://www.samsung.com
BG68-01306A REV.01
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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 eco-friendly products.
• RoHS
(Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)
The 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.
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Technical Specifications
SH-S183L(TS-H653L)
DVD Writer
Category
DISC
Usable Discs
Disc Diameter
DVD : DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video,
DVD+R(DUAL) , DVD-R(DUAL), LightScribe DVD±R, DVD-RAM
C D : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD+E(G) CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD ‚ CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-
CD), Multisession CD(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portforio),
LightScribe CD-R
4.72 Inch or 3.15 Inch (120mm or 80mm)
S- ATA
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
DVD+R
Media type
Write Read
DVD+RW
DVD+R DUAL
DVD-R DUAL
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-ROM(Single)
DVD-ROM(Dual)
CD-ROM
CD-R
US-RW
HS-RW
CD-RW
S-ATA 1.5Gbps
110ms (Random)
130ms (Random)
5.34 X 1.65 X 6.69 Inch (148.2 X 42 X 170mm)
5 ~ 10% (RH)
41°F ~ 122°F (5°C ~ 45°C)
2MB
Horizontal / vertical
750 g
Data Transfer
Speed(MAX)
Access time
(Random)
Buffer Memory
Drive Installation
Temperature
Humidity
Operating
Environment
Weight
Size(Width x Height x Length)
Interface Port
Interface
Support
Burst Transfer Rate
DVD-RAM
CAV18X(MAX24.3MB/sec) CAV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec)
ZCLV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec) CAV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec)
ZCLV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec) CAV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec)
ZCLV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec) CAV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec)
CAV18X(MAX24.3MB/sec) CAV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec)
ZCLV 6X(MAX 8.1MB/sec) CAV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec)
- CAV16X(MAX21.6MB/sec)
- CAV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec)
- CAV48X(MAX 7.2MB/sec)
CAV48X(MAX 7.2MB/sec) CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec)
ZCLV32X(MAX 4.8MB/sec) CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec)
CLV10X(MAX 1.5MB/sec) CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec)
CLV 4X(MAX 0.6MB/sec) CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec)
CAV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) CAV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec)
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Solving Technical Problems
The tray won't open.
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See if the PC on.
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Make sure the power cable within the PC is connected properly.
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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.
The tray won't close.
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Make sure the disc has been inserted properly.
The PC is not working properly.
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See if the jumper(s) is properly connected to the Master/Slave
Selection port.
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See if the drive is properly connected to the PC.
See if the floppy disc remains in the PC.
The drive is not working properly.
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See if the drive is connected properly to the PC.
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See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
The Window OS can't detect the
drive.
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See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
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Can be an OS problem. Try reinstalling the Windows OS program.
The drive is connected to the sound
card but cannot seem to detect it.
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Your sound card is using AT BUS interface.
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Connect the card to the S-ATA port or replace the card with a
new card with the built-in S-ATA interface capacity.
No sound is heard from an audio
CD.
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Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected to the
sound
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output terminal on the drive and the sound card CD-IN terminal.
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Check that the sound card is operational.
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If the Digital CD Audio Output box is checked, no sound comes
out of the analog audio outputterminal of the driver.
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Check the condition of the CD and wipe the surface of the CD
clean before use.
The system won't read the disc.
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See if the system detects the drive.
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Make sure you use the types of discs that are supported
by the drive.
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See if the on/off light turns into green.
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Make sure you inserted the disc with the label facing up.
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Make sure you are using the right program for disc playback.
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See if the disc is clean.
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See if any congealing has occurred.
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Make sure the region code of the drive matches the disc
number.
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The friction noise generated during SPIN-UP and STOP is caused by the
Automatic Ball Balancing System(ABS) and is not a malfunction.
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Using the Drive/Storing and Cleaning
Your Discs
Push the power button and boot the computer.
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After booting the computer, open the disc com-
partment by pressing the Eject button.
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Insert the disc (CD) with the label on the disc
facing upwards and close the disc compartment
by pressing the Eject button. The indicator light
comes on.
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Play the disc (CD).
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Using the DVD Writer
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Do not place a disc in direct sunlight.
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Store a disc vertically in a well-ventilated and
stable location.
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Do not write or attach a label on a disc.
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Do not drop a disc or place heavy objects on it.
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Do not touch the surface
of a disc; hold it by the
edges.
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To clean a disc, polish lightly
from the inside of the disc to the
outside with a soft cotton cloth.
Storing Your Discs
Cleaning Your Discs
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Run the CD player program supplied with the sound card or play the
Windows Media Player.
Playing CD-DA/Audio CDs
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Follow the instructions provided with the disc.
• A video card or MPEG software and a sound card need to be installed to view video CDs.
Playing Video CDs
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The disc may not function properly if there are fingerprints, foreign substances or
dust on the disc surface.
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If the drive is vertically installed, you cannot use an 8 cm Mini Disc
because the disc is movable.
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Installing the Drive
Installing the DVD Writer
If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket
to both sides of the drive.
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You can purchase these accessories separately
from your computer dealer.
(Screws for use: M3 X 6 X 4)
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Remove the plate from a free expansion slot and install the
DVD Writer , as shown in the illustration.
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If you have no free expansion slot, install the drive in place of the
diskette drive.
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Make sure to use the standardized screws supplied (M3X6).
- To use screws other than M3X6 may result in malfunction.
S-ATA supported PC
(The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website)
256Mbytes or above
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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How to install the DVD Writer on your PC. First, remove the cover; connect the cable to the DVD Writer and then to the PC.
DVD
Writer
Horizontal
Bracket
Plate
System Requirements
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When using one S-ATA cable
MainBoard
Drive
Hard Drive
When you have one ODD and the other ODD products.
Hard Drive
MainBoard
Slave Drive
Master Drive
Titles only
Setting
Best
Normal
Draft
Titles and contents
The entire label area
(including graphics)
Disc
Labeling
Time
Less than 4min Less than 9 min Less than 36 min
Less than 3 min Less than 7 min Less than 28 min
Less than 2 min Less than 4 min Less than 20 min