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User's 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 communications. 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:
• 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.
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System Requirements
Before you install the CD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you make certain
that your set-up meets the system requirements listed below.
Item
Description
IBM 486SX 20MHz (or higher) with an IDE
Type of computer
interface(or a 100% IBM-compatible computer)
Free expansion unit
5.25 inch
Disk space
100KB minimum
MS-DOS version
5.0(or higher)
Windows version
Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP
Windows NT 4.0(or higher)
Installing the CD-ROM Drive
Install the CD-ROM drive in your computer horizontally, making sure that the Open/Close
button is on the right.
To install the drive, proceed as follows.
1
Turn OFF your computer. Remember to verify the
configuration jumper on the rear of the CD-ROM drive.
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Remove the cover of your PC(main unit of the computer)
3
Remove the blank cover panel of the 5.25 inch unit in
which the CD-ROM drive is to be installed.
4
Connect the CD-ROM drive to the IDE interface and power
cables Iocated inside your computer.
Connectors are keyed so it is impossible to put them in
an incorrect position. Do not force the connectors, if they
do not seem to fit.
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Install the CD-ROM drive into the unit and secure it with
mounting screws (recommended standard M3x6x4)
Depending on your PC model, you may need to
attach guide rails to the drive, so that the drive is
held firmly in place.
If you use screws that are longer than the
recommended standard, you may damage the
drive.
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Put the cover back on your PC.
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Safety Precautions
The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using
your CD-ROM drive.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to repair the CD-ROM drive yourself. Contact
your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs.
If you make any adjustments or perform any operations other
than those specified in this guide, you run the risk of exposure to
hazardous radiation.
Avoid exposing your eyes or skin to direct or scattered radiation.
WARRANTY
Please refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements.
Precautions
1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
2. Always check each disc for cracks before using it. If there are
cracks on the surfaces, especially around the border of the
center hole, we recommend that you make a copy of the disc
immediately and then stop using it. If you continue using the
disc, it will probably develop more cracks and eventually cause
irreparable damage.
3. Do not use poor quality discs:
From unknown sources
Without any copyright
Scratched or damaged in any way
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Setting Up the Device Driver
It is not necessary to set up additional device driver for Window
95/98/2000/NT because it uses the device driver provided by the Window.
Automatic Setup
1
Insert the setup diskette in the diskette drive and change the directory to A:,
where A: is the diskette drive.
To do so, type A: after the C:\ prompt and press [Enter].
2
Type CDSETUP and press [Enter].
3
Reboot the computer.
Manual Setup
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Make the C:\SAMSUNG directory.
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Copy the files from the diskette to the C:\SAMSUNG directory.
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To do so, type COPY A:
C:\SAMSUNG after the C:\ prompt and press
[Enter].
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Edit the CONFIG.SYS file.
Add the DEVICE=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS \D:SSCD000 /V entry.
LAST DRIVE = Z
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DEVICE = C :\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS /D : SSCD000 /V
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Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Add the C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX /D:SSCD000 entry.
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Reboot the computer.
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Front View of the CD-ROM Drive
* The design of this product can be more or less changed according to its
characteristics.
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Headphone Connector
The sound output terminal enables you to plug stereo headphones into the drive.
It requires a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.
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Headphone volume control
This headphone volume control adjusts the volume for your headphones. You can only
use the headphone jack and volume control when you have installed the required
software utilities. For example, the Microsoft Windows Media player can be used.
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LED
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Disc compartment
The compartment opens and closes automatically when you press
the Eject button.
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Emergency eject hole
Emergency eject hole
If the compartment does not open when you press the Eject button, power off
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)
the computer, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmlhy)
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Eject Button
Eject Button
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Solving Technical Problems
Frictional sound detected during the operation of Spin-Up and Stop is made ABS
(Auto Balance System), not by malfunction.
Problem
Meaning / Solution
Check that the power, audio and IDE cables are
The CD-ROM drive is not
correctly connected to the computer.
detected by the computer.
Change the IDE cable and reconnect it to the computer.
After installing the CD-ROM
Preferably, connect a second IDE cable to the CD-ROM
drive, the PC gets slower.
drive in master mode; see page 7 for further details.
Check the position of the jumper in the master/slave
select terminal.
The CD-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 CD-ROM drive is not
This case may occur when there is a Windows
detected by Windows.
installation problem; reinstall Windows.
No sound is heard from an
Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected
to the sound output terminal on the CD-ROM drive and
audio CD.
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 too
Install the latest version of the device driver.
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 regular
After checking the display resolution, adjust it, if
and the running speed is too slow.
necessary.
The computer may not recognize the disc if you start
The
Disc is not in message is
playback too quickly after inserting the disc.
displayed even though a disc
Open and close the disc compartment and try again.
has been inserted.
Clean the disc and try again.
The CD-ROM drive is not
The interface mode of the sound card is AT-BUS.
detected after it is connected
You must therefore connect the CD-ROM drive to the
IDE port on the PC mother board, rather than to the
to a sound card.
sound card, or install an IDE-compatible sound card.
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Rear View of the CD-ROM Drive
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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.
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Interface terminal
This input/output interface terminal is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable from
the IDE interface to the CD-ROM drive.
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Power terminal
The power terminal is a four-conductor male plug.
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Technical Specifications
SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products.
Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to
change without notice.
SECTIONS
SC-152N
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 Form-1, Form-2,
Disc types supported
CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Photo-CD(Single, Multi-session),
DISC
Video CD ready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/Fmv, CD-R/RW
Disc diameter
120mm or 80mm
Max. 7800KB/s
Data transfer rate
PIO Mode - 4. DMA MW2, Ultra DMA(option)
Access time (1/3 stroke)
75ms(typical)
Data buffer capacity
128KB
DRIVE PER -
F O R M A N C E
Laser
Semiconductor Laser
Slide mechanism
Gear motor
Spindle motor
Brushless motor
Load mechanism
Tray, DC motor(Soft Eject)
Mode-1 : 1block / 10 bits, Mode-2 : 1 block/10 bits
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ERROR RATE
Button
Eject(Open/Close)
Indicator(LED)
Busy
F R O N T
Headphone output
Stereo Mini - jack (Ø 3,6 mm) 0.60 ± 20% (Vrms) 33Ω
PANEL
Volume control
Dial type
Required power
+5V DC 1.3A, +12V DC 1.5A
Interface connector
ATAPI
REAR PANEL
Audio output
Line out 0.70 ± 20%(Vrms), 47kΩ
Jumper block
Device configuration jumper
Work area
Temperature : 5~45 °C, Humidity : 8~80%
OPERATING
Temperature : -40~60 °C, Humidity : 5~90%
Storage area
ENVIRONMENT
Dimensions (W x H x D)
146mm(W) x 44.5mm(H) x 202(D)mm
GENERAL
Net weight
900g (set only)
MTBF
125,000 POH(Duty 20%)
RELIABILITY
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