Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website (http://samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products, user instructions and product information. Select Langu English Select Languages English Main Page Safety Precautions Safety Precautions During Installation During Operating Others RoHS & WEEE Features Exterior System Requirements Features Installing DVD Writer and Connecting Cables Installing Drive Connecting Cables Installing Device Driver and Confirming The Installation Firmware Update Confirming the Installation of Device Driver How To Use The DVD Writer How to Use the Drive How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs MAGIC SPEED Storing/Cleaning Drive and Disc Cleaning the Drive Storing the Disc Cleaning the Disc When the on/off Light Blinks Deleting Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Caution: Possible Errors Product Specifications Select Languages English This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. 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. Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Always make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use. If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole), it is recommended to 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 this will eventually result in irreparable damage to the disc. Select Languages English Do not drop the drive, and protect it from severe shocks. - It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. Do not place the drive in direct sunlight. Avoid low or high temperature environments. Avoid high-humidity environments. Select Languages English Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock. Do not drop the drive, and protect it from severe shocks. - It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. Do not move the drive while in operation and do not attempt to open the disc tray by force. Make sure to close all working programs before attempting to open the tray and always use the open/close button. Do not insert a pin into the emergency opening while in operation. Do not insert hands in the tray while in operation. This may cause damage to the product or human body Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged discs. In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in use. Always check to be sure the disc is not cracked before use. If you find a crack on the disc (especially around the center hole), make a copy of the disc immediately and use the copy instead. Continued use of a cracked disc will cause the crack to become bigger, resulting in irreparable damage to the disc. Do not use low-quality discs (illegal, scratched, damaged, etc.). Samsung is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use of such discs. Select Languages English Never allow food particles or foreign substances to enter the drive casing. To protect against the risk of fire, do not spill such liquids as alcohol and benzene on the drive. Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or modify the device without express approval as directed in the manual. - To reduce the risk of damage, electric shock, and fire. Select Languages English 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 ecofriendly products. RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)The RoHS, the environment regulation announced by European Union, restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in products put on the market in The European Union after July 1, 2006. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking 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 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. Select Languages English 1. Emergency Hole 3. Open/Close Button 2. On/Off Lamp 4. Disc Tray Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1. S-ATA Power Port 2. S-ATA Data Port DVD Writer S-ATA Power Cable 1EA, S-ATA Data Cable 1EA Four screws to install the drive Setup guide Application software & User manual CD (software: Nero Express 6, In CD, Nero Vision Express, Nero ShowTime, Nero BackItUp, Nero Recode) In case you need to return the purchased product, be sure to include all the accessories provided with the product to receive a refund. The type of accessories varies depending on product model. Select Languages English Item OS CPU RAM Description Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4)/XP S-ATA supported PC (The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website) 256Mbytes or above Select Languages English Versatile Multimedia Features DVD-RAM : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD-R : Read / Write DVD+R : Read / Write DVD-ROM : Read DVD-R Dual : Read / Write CD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+R Dual : Read / Write CD-R : Read / Write Supports Read (playback) for various types of discs See table below for details Disc Type CD-STAMP CD CD-R CD-RW DVD-STAMP DVD-R For General Ver 2.1 DVD DVD-RW Ver 1.1 DVD+R(Dual) Basic Ver 1.11 DVD-R(Dual) DVD+RW Basic Ver 1.2 Writable : write once, read many times. Rewritable : write data one or more times. Writable × O (O) × O (O) O O (O) Rewritable × × O × × O × × O Read O O O O O O O O O DVD Recommended Disc Types DVD-R Media Taiyo-Yuden, TDK, MKM, Hitachi Maxell, Fuji Film, PVC, Panasonic, RiTEK, CMC, UNIFINO DVD-RW Media TDK, MKM, JVC, PVC, RiTEK, CMC DVD+R Media RICOH, Taiyo-Yuden, MKM, RiTEK, CMC, Prodisc, Optdisc DVD+RW Media RICOH, MKM, RiTEK, CMC DVD±R Dual MKM DVD-RAM Maxell CD Recommended Disc Types CD-R Media Taiyo-Yuden, RICOH, MKM, Hitachi Maxell, Fuji Film, RiTEK(Phtharo), CMC, Pioneer, Princo, TDK CD-RW Media RICOH, MKM, RiTEK, CMC HS CD-RW Media RICOH, MKM, CMC US CD-RW Media MKM Buffer underrun prevention technology included What is " buffer underrun prevention technology "? A technology to prevent "buffer underrun" errors in which the data transmission speed is not as fast as the data writing speed when data is being recorded on a CD. Reading / Recording Speed Reading Speed(MAX) DVD-ROM(S)(16X), DVD-ROM(D)(8X), DVD-R (12X), DVD-RW (8X), DVD+R (12X), DVD+RW (8X), CD-ROM (48X), CD-R (40X), CD-RW (40X), DVD+R DUAL (8X), DVD-R DUAL (8X) Recording Speed(MAX) DVD+R DUAL (8X), DVD+RW (8X), DVD-R (18X), DVD+R (18X), DVD-RW (6X), CD-R (48X), CD-RW (32X), DVD-R DUAL (8X) Select Languages English 1. Turn the PC off. 2. Open the cover as shown in the picture. 3. If necessary, attach the support devices on both sides of the drive - The support devices are PC accessories. Purchase a pair if necessary. (SCREW : M3 X 6 X 4 ) 4. Insert the DVD Writer after removing the plate as below. Be sure to use the screws (M3x6) provided with the product. - Using screws other than M3x6 may cause malfunction. Be sure that the screws are tightened securely in place. Loosely tightened screws may result in an increased level of noise. Select Languages English Connecting S-ATA Cable When you use one S-ATA cable a b : Drive : MotherBoard When you have one DVD Writer and the other ODD products. a b c : Master Drive (S-ATA 1) : Slave Drive (S-ATA 2) : Motherboard Select Languages English 1. Go to http://samsung-ODD.com 2. Click Firmware on the menu bar (in the upper right-hand corner). 3. Click Firmware Downloads. Check for your drive model and start downloading. Select Languages English Confirming Using [Device Manager] Windows 2000 1. Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] [System] 2. Click on the [Hardware] tab in the System Properties window and then click on the [Device Manager] tab. 3. Click DVD/CD-ROM drive in the Device Manager window. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the driver is installed properly. Windows XP 1. Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] [Performance and Maintenance] 2. Click [Administrative Tools] icon in the Performance and Maintenance window. 3. Click [Computer Management] icon in the Administrative Tools window. 4. Click [Device Manager] icon in the Administrative Tools window and then click DVD/CD-ROM drive. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the driver is installed properly. Select Languages English When the On/Off light is orange, do not turn the PC off or remove the DVD Writer as it may cause damage in the drive. How to Use a Horizontally Installed Drive You can use 3.15 Inch or 4.72 Inch (8cm or 12cm) discs. The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is place outside the tray guiding line. How to Use a Vertically Installed Drive This drive can be installed vertically. You can use only the 4.72 Inch (12cm) discs. (You cannot use the 3.15 Inch (8cm) discs) The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is place outside the tray guiding line. Select Languages English The DVD Writer allows writing DVD RW discs using Nero Express and enables "packet writing" (high-speed recording) using InCD. The drive also allows writing DVD R discs using Nero Express. Unauthorized copying of DVD or software titles is illegal and the individuals that make illegal copies will be held responsible for any copyright infringement. Using low-quality discs may lengthen the recording time or not supporting due to reduction in double speed. You can use the DVD Writer to playback music CDs, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, or DVD-ROM discs, like a CDROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If your computer recognizes the [CD-ROM] icon designated to the DVD Writer as the 'E:' drive, insert a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM disc and access the 'E:' drive. (The actual drive letter of the DVD Writer may vary depending on the user's system environment.) To Playback a DVD Video Disc : You need a DVD decoder board or the DVD decoder software program. (Provided with WinDVD Show TIME) Use WinDVD Show TIME to change the region code of the DVD Writer. DVD Region Protection Coding (RPC): The RPC feature is supported on DVD players and is used with DVD-video discs (such as movies). Currently, the motionpicture industry has divided the worldinto different regions or zones thatcorrespond to the regional markets intowhich the motion picture industry releasesmovies. Simply put, RPC codes are placedon movies marketed throughout the world,based on the region of the world inwhich they are being sold. These RPCcodes help control and prevent piratingof new movies into other motion pictureregions prior to their true releasedates within those markets. The SH-S183A(TS-H653A) DVD Writer supports RPCphase II. In the RPC-2 mode, the localcode can be changed by users. RPC-2is selected by default for the SH-S183A(TS-H653A) DVD Writer. You can change the region code up tofive times via an MPEG application. Please contact your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative if you wish tochange the local code more than fivetimes. Select Languages English What is a MAGIC SPEED? MAGIC SPEED is a program that supports users to select at his or her discretion the reading speed of CD disc between two modes offered by drive: Maximum Speed Mode (Max Mode) and Silent Mode. Development Background ODD products launching nowadays are providing a high reading speed. With the increased reading speed, faster data processing has become possible. However, high rotation speed often causes louder noise, and it is more possible to crash the cracked or bent discs. Against this backdrop, our Company has developed a speed-down algorithm and applied this technology to new launching products to provide safer and more comfortable environments for PC users. What is Speed-down Algorithm? It establishes a safer disc reading speed in operating the device in order to prevent possible disc crashes in using CDs with cracks in start. In addit ...