Samsung TS-H292C 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 CD-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-RW Drive
Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
MAGIC SPEED
Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory
System Requirements

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Solving Recording Problems
Caution with errors
Solving Technical Problems

Specifications

Safety Precaution

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Warning / Caution

: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.

Warning

Caution

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 co uld 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 befo re use. If the disc has a crack (especially
around the center hole), it is recommended to make a copy immed iately 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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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.

void low- or high-temperature environments.

void high-humidity environments.

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OtherWhile Operating

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.

Do not move the drive whil e 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, distor ted or damaged discs.

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

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Other

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.

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

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

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during operation.

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

Introduction

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Front

1. Emergency eject hole

if the compartment does not open when you press the Eject butto n, 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

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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-RW Drive.

5. Power terminal

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

Setup

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Installing the CD-RW Drive

To install your CD-RW 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 sid es of the drive.
Remove the cover from a free expansion slot and install the CD-RW Drive, as shown in the illustration.

Important: Use the fixing screws provided with purchase and make sure the screws are tightened
securely.Insufficiently tightened screws may cause increased noise.
(Screws for use: M3 X 6 X 4 pieces)

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

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Connecting the power cable

The 4-pin power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must be connecte d to the power
terminal on the rear of the CD-RW drive.

+5V DC

1

Ground

Cut Side

A -

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

Note:

and the incline side of the CD-RW 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 CD-RW drive.

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

When using two E-IDE cable

If there is only one CD-RW Drive, select MA (Master).

2

Ground

3

+12V DC

4

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

If there is two CD-RW 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 CD-RW.
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.)

Connecting the audio cable from a sound card

Connect the 4-pin audio cable between the sound output terminal on the CD-RW 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

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

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Installing the CD Record Utility

Insert the disc supplied with the CD-RW 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.

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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 f unction 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 enclo sed with the
product that you purchased.

For Windows98/2000/ME/XP/NT4.0 or higher version that uses a device driver provided by Windows,
there is no need to set up an e xtra 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 TS

My Computer
Control Panel
System
Manager

- *** device name is displayed.

icon on your desktop.

folder.

icon.

tab.

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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

CD Record Utility

Run the

CDSETUP.EXE

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

disc into the CD-ROM drive and open the

file in the

Ddriver

folder.

Manual Setup

Make the

C:\SAMSUNG

Copy the files from the diskette to the
To do so, type

Edit the

CONFIG.SYS

Add the

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

Edit the

AUTOEXEC.BAT

Add the

C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX/D:SSCD000

Reboot the computer.

directory.

C:\SAMSUNG

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

file.

file.

entry.

directory.
after the

Ddriver

key.

Enter

prompt and press [

C:\

entry.

folder.

Enter

].

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Using the CD-RW Drive

To play audio or video CDs in your CD-RW 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) 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).

Accessories

The type of accessories varies depending on product mo del.

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User Manual & Setup Guide. Software. Screws.

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 di sc.
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 lig htly from the inside of the disc to the outside with a soft cotto n cloth.
Do not leave the disc compart ment open when you are not using it.

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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.

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.

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

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 "Maximu m Speed Mode" when operating a Data Copy & a Disc Copy and
to use a "Low Noise Mode" when operat ing 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, deacti vate the selected Automatic Operation item in
the tray (or task tray) menu.

Place to download a MAGIC SPEED

Samsung's Customer Service Homepage

- Select a Firmware > MAGIC SPEED.

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

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

and

low noise (X32) mode.

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

Magic Speed

program from Samsung's homepage.

.

"Close"

(URL:www.samsungODD.com)

The reading speed of a drive

"Setup"

Tray Icon

.

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Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

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

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

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System Requirements

Before you install the CD-RW Drive, we strongly recommend that you check that your setup meets the system
requirements listed below.

Item Description

Computer
Disk space At least twice as much free space as the amount of data to be writable.

Windows version Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/NT4.0 (or higher)

Intel Pentium II 400MHz(or higher), 64 MB of RAM (or higher) with an 40pin IDE
interface for Ultra DMA.

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Hard Drive
Network Drive
CD-ROM Drive

If you have any problems recording via your CD-RW 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:

First create an image fil e 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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Network Drive

Copy the network drive cont ents to the hard disk and then from the hard disk to the CD-RW Drive.

CD-ROM Drive

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

There are two recording methods :

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.

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Caution with errors
Term Description
Recommended Disc Types

Caution with errors

Every CD-R or CD-RW driv e records data by applying recording laser onto a CD.
If the CD is damaged or recording data is not possible, you need to remove the following ca uses of the error
before using the CD.

It is recommended to set a CD-R or CD-RW drive as follow s.

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

If you work on a multi-tasking environment while the CD-RW 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
Superlink 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.

Recording quality may be affected if you record using media (CD-RW blank discs) that are not
registered with the Firmware. Therefore, please use the recommended brand of discs and, for
important data backup, make sure you check the quality after recording. (Samsung is not
responsible for any data lost during a backup.)

Any media that are not on the list of supported media will be supported through our regular Firmware
upgrades.

Term Description

What is Buffer Under-Run?

Every CD-R or CD-RW 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 driv e, the operating system execut es the Autorun.inf file of the CD automatically.

What is Superlink?

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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Recommended Disc Types

MCC, RITEK, CMC, SKC, BEALL, PRODISK, MAXELL, ACER, MPO, FUJI, TAIYO YUDEN, TDK,

CD-R

GIGA, PLASMON

CD-RW : RICOH , RITEK , MCC , PRODISK , SKC , CMC, ACER

CD-RW

(1X - 4X)

H/S-RW : RICOH , CMC , RITEK , ACER , PRODISK , SKC

(10X)

U/S RW : MCC , RITEK

(24X, 32X)

Important!

Please read the entire DMA installation guide before installing your CD-RW 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 CD-RW 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)

+
+
+
+
+

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Windows 2000/XP

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

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

General DMA Installation Guide Windows 98/Me

Select your CD-RW Drive

+

Click on the Properties button

+

Click on the Settings tab

+

Check the DMA checkbox to enables DMA.

+

Click OK

+

Restart your PC

+

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Problem Meaning / Solution

The CD-RW Drive is not
detected by the computer.

After installing the CD-RW Dri ve,
the PC gets slower.

The CD-RW Drive is not
recognized by MS-DOS.

The CD-RW Drive is not
detected by Windows.

No sound is heard from an
audio CD.

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 CD-RW 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-ODD.com

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Http://samsung.com

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

Check whether the audio ca ble is correctly connected to the sound
output terminal on the CD-RW drive and the sound card CD-IN
terminal.

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

You can listen to the CD by connecting headphones to the
appropriate connector.
If you have installed the a ppropriate player, such as Microsoft
Windows Media Player, you can adjust the volume using the
headphone volume control on the drive front panel.

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 CD-RW Drive is not
detected after it is connected to
a sound card.

When recording NERO or Easy
CD Creator,
it will be recorded not on a
CD but a form of image file.

The Recorder cannot
recognize the disc.

The UDMA setting does not
work.

Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it, if necessary.

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

Insert a pin or unfolded p a per 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 CD-RW Drive to the IDE port on the
PC mother board, rather than to the sound card, or install an E-IDE
compatible sound card.

This seems to occur when you select the recording function as the
system selects "Image Recorder" instead of SH-R522C(TS-H292C).
In this case, select a recorder from the menu items at the upper part
of NERO or Easy CD Creator and then select SH-R522C(TS­H292C) from the Recorder Selection window.

When installing the recording software, try not to install the software
before the ROM drive as this makes the Image Recorder selected.

Use the firmware automati c upgrade function available at the ODD
service website to download
the newest firmware and then reinstall the recording software which
is included in the bundle.

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Http://samsung-ODD.com

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Http://samsung.com

The UDMA mode was enabled both in the BIOS setup and through
the Control Panel, but the drive still operates only in PIO mode.

Delete the secondary port in the Control Panel, reboot the system
and re-enable the UDMA mode.

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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

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

Access time
(Random)

Data Buffer 2MB
Laser Semiconductor laser
Slide mechanism Stepping motor
Spindle motor Brushless DC motor
Load mechanism Tray. DC motor (Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical.

Eject button Auto eject or Auto inject
LED (GREEN) Play / Read / Write(GREEN), Operation LED
Required power +5V : 1.5 A (RMS), +12V : 1.5 A (RMS)
Interface connector ATAPI BUS (E-IDE)
Audio output Line out 0.75±20%(Vrms) 47Kohm
Jumper block Molex 70203 or other compatible models
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%)

"Design and specifications ar e subject to change without prior notice."

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

Reading

100ms (Typical)

Mode 1:10

SH-R522C(TS-H292C)

CD-RW

7200 KB/sec (48X),
4800 KB/sec (32X),
2400 KB/sec (16X),
1200 KB/sec (8X),

CD-RW : 4800 KB/sec (32X)
3600 KB/sec (24X)
1500 KB/sec (10X)
600 KB/sec (4X)

CD-ROM: MAX CAV 52X
CD-R: MAX CAV 40X
CD-RW: MAX CAV 40X
PIO Mode 4:16.6MB/sec

Multiword DMA mode 2 : 16.6MB/sec
UDMA mode 2 : 33.3MB/sec

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, Mode 2:10

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6000 KB/sec (40X),
3600 KB/sec (24X),
1800 KB/sec (12X),

600 KB/sec (4X),