Samsung TS-H292A User Manual

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TS-H292A (52X 32X 52X)

Index

Connecting the Cables

Main Page

Safety Precautions

Notational
Installation
While Operating
Other

Introduction

Front
Rear

Setup

Installing the CD-R/RW Drive
Connecting the Cables
Installing the CD Record Utility
Installing the Device Driver
Setting Up the Device Driver

Using the Drive

Using the CD-R/RW Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
MAGIC SPEED
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements

Troubleshooting

Solving Recording Problems
What is Exaclink
Solving Technical Problems

Specifications

Safety Precaution

Connecting the Cables

Warning / Caution

Warning : This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.

Caution : This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.

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

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 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.

Avoid low

Avoid high

Safety Precaution

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Installation

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Place the drive on a level surface.
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.

- or high-temperature environments.

-humidity environments.

Safety Precaution

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While Operating

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

Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock.

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

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.

Never allow food particles or foreign substances to enter the drive

Arbitrary removal of the bezel may cause the disc to pop out

Safety Precaution

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Other

casing.

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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during operation.

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

Introduction

Connecting the Cables

Front

1. Emergency eject hole

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 firmly

2. LED

Indicator Light. (GREEN: Read / Write)

3. Eject button

4. Disc compartment

the compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button

Introduction

Connecting the Cables

Rear

1. Digital output terminal

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

2. Sound output terminal

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

3. Master/slave select terminal

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.

4. Interface terminal

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

5. Power terminal

The power terminal is a four-conductor male plug.
(A : +5V DC)
(B : +12V DC)