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DVD Writer
SH-S203B(TS-H653B)
User 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 com- munications. 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:
Safety Precautions
The following are basic precautions to ensure user safety and reduce the risk of property damage.
When you install the drive
Place the drive on a level surface.
• Failure to do so may cause the | • Do not place the drive in |
device to fall onto a hard surface, | direct sunlight. |
resulting in damage or malfunction. | |
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.
• Avoid low- or high-temperature | • Avoid high-humidity environments. |
environments. | |
Introduction
•Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Disc compartment | Eject Button |
Connecting the Cables to the DVD Writer
Connecting the Cables
S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Power cable
•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.
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)
While operating
Handle with caution to prevent damage from an external shock.
Do not drop the drive, and pro- tect it fromsevere shocks.
•It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction.
Do not move the drive while in operation and | Do not use cracked, distorted or |
do not attempt to open the disc tray byforce. | damaged discs. |
Make sure to close all working programs before | |
attempting to open the tray and always use the | |
open/close 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)
S-ATA Power cable | S-ATA Data cable |
1Connecting the power cable
•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.
2Connecting the S-ATA cable
This mark 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 a 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.
• 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 environmental regulation announced by European Union, restricts the |
use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in products put |
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 insert a pin into the emergency open- ing while in operation.
Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or modify the device without an express approval as directed in the manual.
•To reduce the risk of damage, electric shock, and fire.
In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in use.
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).
Rear
Accessories
User manual , Screw 4ea
S-ATA Data cable 
S-ATA Power cable
When using one S-ATA cable
Drive
Installing the Drive
System Requirements
S-ATA supported PC
(The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website) 256Mbytes or above
Installing the DVD Writer
How to install the DVD Writer on your PC. First, remove the cover; con- nect the cable to the DVD Writer and then to the PC.
Using the Drive/Storing and Cleaning Your Discs
Using the DVD Writer
1Push the power button and boot the computer.
2 After booting the computer, open the disc partment by pressing the Eject button.
3Insert the disc (CD) with the label on the disc
Solving Technical Problems
•The friction noise generated during SPIN-UP and STOP is caused by the Automatic Ball Balancing System(ABS) and is not a malfunction.
The tray won't open. | • See if the PC is 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.
The tray won't close. | • Make sure the disc has been inserted properly. |
The PC is not working properly. • See if the jumper(s) is properly connected to the Master/Slave Selection port.
Technical Specifications
| Category | SH-S203B(TS-H653B) |
| DVD Writer |
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| | DVD : DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, |
| | DVD-Video, DVD+R(DUAL) , DVD-R(DUAL), DVD-RAM |
| Usable Discs | C D : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD+E(G) CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, |
| DISC | CD-ROMXA,MixedModeCD‚CD-I,CD-IBridge(Photo-CD,Video- |
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| | CD), Multisession CD(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portforio) |
1If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket to both sides of the drive.
•You can purchase these accessories separately from your computer dealer.
(Screws for use: M3 X 6 X 4)
facing upwards and close the disc compartment by pressing the Eject button. The indicator light comes on.
4Play the disc (CD).
Playing CD-DA/Audio CDs
•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. • See if the drive is connected properly to the PC.
•See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
The Window OS can't detect the | • | See if the device drive program has been installed properly. |
| • | Can be an OS problem. Try to reinstall the Windows OS program. |
| Disc Diameter | 4.72 Inch or 3.15 Inch (120mm or 80mm) |
Interface | Interface Port | S-ATA | |
Support | | | |
Burst Transfer Rate | S-ATA 1.5Gbps | |
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Access time | CD-ROM | 110ms (Random) | |
(Random) | DVD-ROM | 130ms (Random) | |
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| Media type | Write | Read |
When you have one ODD and the other ODD products.
Master Drive
Slave Drive
2 Remove the plate from a free expansion slot and install the |
DVD Writer , as shown in the illustration. |
• If you have no free expansion slot, install the drive in place of the |
diskette drive. |
• Make sure to use the standardized screws supplied (M3X6). |
•Run the CD player program supplied with the sound card or play the Windows Media Player.
Playing Video CDs
•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.
•If the drive is vertically installed, you cannot use an 8 cm Mini Disc because the disc is movable.
Storing Your Discs
drive. | |
The system won't read the disc. | • 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 play- back.
•See if the disc is clean.
•See if any congealing has occurred.
•Make sure the region code of the drive matches the disc number.
| | | DVD+R | CAV20X(MAX27.0MB/sec) | CAV16X(MAX21.6MB/sec) |
| | | DVD+RW | ZCLV 8X(MAX10.8MB/sec) | CAV 12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) |
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| | | DVD+R DUAL | ZCLV16X(MAX21.6MB/sec) | CAV 12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) |
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| | | DVD-R DUAL | ZCLV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) | CAV 12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) |
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| | | DVD-R | CAV20X(MAX27.0MB/sec) | CAV16X(MAX21.6MB/sec) |
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Data Transfer | | DVD-RW | CLV 6X(MAX 8.1MB/sec) | CAV 12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) |
Speed(MAX) | | DVD-ROM(Single) | - | CAV16X(MAX21.6MB/sec) |
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| | | DVD-ROM(Dual) | - | CAV 12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) |
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| | | CD-ROM | - | CAV48X(MAX 7.2MB/sec) |
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| | | CD-R | PCAV48X(MAX 7.2MB/sec) | CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec) |
- To use screws other than M3X6 may result in malfunction. |
| Plate | DVD |
| Writer |
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| | Horizontal |
| | Bracket |
•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 disc.
• Do not drop a disc or place heavy objects on it.
Cleaning Your Discs
• Do not touch the surface | • To clean a disc, polish lightly |
of a disc; hold it by the | from the inside of the disc to the |
edges. | outside with a soft cotton cloth. |
•The disc may not function properly if there are fingerprints, foreign substances or dust on the disc surface.
| | US-RW | ZCLV32X(MAX 4.8MB/sec) | CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec) |
| | HS-RW | CLV10X(MAX 1.5MB/sec) | CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec) |
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| | CD-RW | CLV 4X(MAX 0.6MB/sec) | CAV40X(MAX 6MB/sec) |
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| | DVD-RAM | CAV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) | CAV12X(MAX16.2MB/sec) |
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Buffer Memory | 2MB | |
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Drive Installation | Horizontal / vertical | |
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Operating | | Temperature | 41°F ~ 122°F (5°C ~ 45°C) |
Environment | | Humidity | 5 ~ 10% (RH) | |
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Size(Width x Height x Length) | 5.34 X 1.65 X 6.69 Inch (148.2 X 42 X 170mm) |
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| Weight | 750 g | |
