TROUBLESHOOTING – SD-C2512

Problem

Solution

 

 

Disc tray cannot be opened

• Check that there is power to drive.

 

• Use Emergency Eject instructions to open tray.

 

 

Drive is not recognized by

• Is the drive connected properly? Are all cables plugged in

system

properly (e.g. Power Cable, Interface Cable and Audio Cables).

 

• Is the software driver loaded? On a step-by-step (F8) Boot of the

 

system is the DVD-ROM drive recognized?

 

(BIOS / DOS reports "device driver not found" or "no valid

 

drivers selected."). If not, Contact Technical Support.

 

• Has the DVD-ROM drive software driver been corrupted by a

 

virus. Run a Virus Scan program and repair if possible. Contact

 

Technical Support if the Virus renders the DVD-ROM drive

 

software drivers not useable.

 

 

Drive is not recognized by

• Is the DVD-ROM drive software driver loaded? On a step-by-

system during Boot process,

step (F8) Boot of the system is the DVD-ROM drive recognized?

but is recognized by the

(BIOS / DOS reports "device driver not found" or "no valid DVD

Operating System (i.e. XP,

drivers selected."). If not, Contact Technical Support.

Win2000, Win98, Win NT, etc.)

• Has the Windows DVD-ROM drive software driver program been

 

corrupted by a virus. Run a Virus Scan program and repair if

 

possible. Contact Technical Support if the Virus renders the

 

software drivers not useable.

 

 

BUSY Indicator LED flashes

• The disc may be dirty Clean it with a soft damp cloth. Avoid

slowly

cleaning the disc using a circular motion. The disc should be

 

wiped in a radial direction. That is, from the inner side outward.

 

• The laser lens may have become cloudy or blocked by

 

particulate matter. Please contact Technical Support.

 

 

BUSY Indicator LED is

• Possible Hardware Problem. Please contact Technical Support.

constantly ON

 

 

 

DVD-ROM can not play a DVD

• Is the DVD-ROM drive driver loaded

in the drive or certain types of

• Is the DVD disc the correct format for the type of system that you

CD media (i.e. CD-plus, etc.)

are using? (i.e. on a PC an ISO9660 IBM compatible PC format

 

as opposed to Apple/Mac HFS disc or UNIX disc formats which

 

will not function).

 

• Do you have the correct software applications program/drivers

 

installed to run a DVD disc?

 

• Has the Windows DVD-ROM drive software driver program been

 

corrupted by a virus. Run a Virus Scan program and repair if

 

possible. Contact Technical Support if the Virus renders the

 

software drivers not useable.

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Toshiba user manual Troubleshooting SD-C2512, Solution

SD-C2512 specifications

The Toshiba SD-C2512 is a renowned portable DVD drive that combines reliability and performance for a variety of media playback needs. Designed for users who require flexibility and convenience, this slim and lightweight drive has become a popular choice among those who need to access DVDs on-the-go or utilize older media formats.

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