Samsung DVD-ROM drive warranty Technical Specifications, Solving Technical Problems

Solving Technical Problems

Problem Meaning / Solution

Technical Specifications

SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.

The DVD-ROM drive is not detected by the computer.

After installing the DVD-ROM drive, the PC gets slower.

◆Check that the power, audio and IDE cables are correct- ly connected to the computer.

◆Change the IDE cable and reconnect it to the computer. Preferably, connect a second IDE cable to the DVD-ROM drive in master mode; see page 7 for further details.

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

	ITEM	SD - 610		SD - 612
			DVD / CD
		DVD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, CD-DA(Audio), CD-ROM,
	Disc types supported	CD-ROM XA, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Photo-CD(Single,Multi-session),
DISC		Video CD ready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV, CD-R,CD-RW

The DVD-ROM drive is not	◆ Reinstall the device driver or update it with the latest
recognized by MS-DOS.	version by downloading it from the Samsung Web site.
The DVD-ROM drive is not	◆ This case may occur when there is a Windows instal-
detected by Windows.	lation problem; reinstall Windows.
No sound is heard from an	◆ Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected
audio CD.	to the sound output terminal on the DVD-ROM drive
	and the sound card CD-IN terminal.
	◆ Check that the sound card is operational.
	◆ Adjust the volume control.
A CD is not read or is read	◆ Install the latest version of the device driver.
too slowly.	◆ Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it,
	if necessary.
The disc compartment will not	◆ Check that the power cable is correctly connected.
open.	◆ 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.
When the MPEG software plays a	◆ Adjust the size of the replay screen.
Video CD, the pictures are not regu-	◆ After checking the display resolution, adjust it, if nec-
lar and the running speed is too slow.	essary.
The Disc is not in message is	◆ The computer may not recognize the disc if you start
displayed even though a disc	playback too quickly after inserting the disc.
has been inserted.	Open and close the disc compartment and try again.
	◆ Clean the disc and try again.
The DVD-ROM drive is not	◆ The interface mode of the sound card is AT-BUS.
detected after it is connected	You must therefore connect the DVD-ROM drive to
to a sound card.	the IDE port on the PC mother board, rather than to
	the sound card, or install an IDE-compatible sound
	card.

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	Disc diameter	12cm or 8cm
		Sustained :	Sustained :
		Max. 13,500KB/sec (10X) /	Max. 16,200KB/sec (12X) /
		Max. 6,000KB/sec (40X)	Max. 6,000KB/sec (40X)
	Data transfer rate	PIO Mode 4 : 16.6MB/sec
		Multiword DMA mode 2 : 16.6MB/sec
		UDMA mode 2 : 33MB/sec
DRIVE	Access time(1/3stroke)	130ms / 110ms(Typical)
PERFORMANCE	Data buffer capacity	512KB
	Laser	Semiconductor Laser
	Slide mechanism	Stepping motor
	Spindle motor	Brushless motor
	Loading mechanism	Tray. DC motor(Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical
ERROR RATE		10-15 / MODE1:10-12, MODE2:10-9
	Eject button	Auto eject or Auto inject
FRONT PANEL	Indicator(LED)	BUSY
	Headphone output	Stereo mini-jack(Ø3.6mm)0.60±20%(rms) 33Ω
	Volume control	Wheel knob
	Required power	+5VDC : 2.0A, +12VDC : 1.0A (Max)
REAR PANEL	Interface connector	ATAPI
	Audio output	Line out 0.70 ± 20%(rms) :	47KΩ
	Jumper block	Device configuration jumper
OPERATING	Operation	Temperature : 5 ~ 45°C,	Humidity : 8 ~ 80%
ENVIRONMENT	Storage	Temperature : -40 ~ 60°C,	Humidity : 5 ~ 90%
GENERAL	Dimensions	149(W) x 42(H) x 200(D)mm
	Net weight	880g
RELIABILITY	MTBF	125,000 POH(Duty 20%)

* In case of the PC without UDMA, it may have a different DVD data transmission rate.

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