Samsung SE S084B User Manual

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Safety Precautions Features Installing Device Driver How to Use

Storing/Cleaning

Troubleshooting

Specificatio

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Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website

(http://www.samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products,

user instructions and product information.

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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.

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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.

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Handle with caution to prevent damage from an 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.

Make sure to close all working programs before attempting to open and

always use the open button.

Do not insert a pin into the emergency eject hole while in operation.

Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged discs.

In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break

while in use.

Do not disconnect the power cord while the drive is working.

- This may result in an operational error.

Do not put any heavy things on the drive.

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.

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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 an express approval as directed in the manual.

- To reduce the risk of damage, electric shock and fire.

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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.

(Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)The

RoHS

RoHS, the environmental 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 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.

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LED

Eject Button

Emergency Eject Hole

z Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

USB Interface Port

Quick installation Guide

Application Software & User Manual CD

(Software: Nero Express 7 Essentials, InCD5, Nero Vision Essentials, Nero ShowTime Essentials, Nero

BackItUp Essentials, Nero Recode Essentials, TruDirect)

2 Port Usb Cable

Eject Pin

z The type of accessories varies depending on a product model.

and some accessories described herein are subject to change without notice.

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You need to have an IBM-compatible PC with the following specifications.

Item

Description

Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4)/XP(SP 1.0 or higher)/Vista

Pentium4 2.0GHz or above

512Mbytes or greater

CPU

RAM

USB 2.0 Interface connector

Interface

The drive's performance may not be able to achieve its maximum performance according to the PC

system environment.

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Versatile Multimedia Features

DVD-R : Read / Write

DVD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

DVD+RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

DVD+R Dual : Read / Write

DVD+R : Read / Write

DVD-ROM : Read

DVD-R Dual : Read / Write

CD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed

DVD-RAM : Read/ Write/ Rewrite allowed

CD-R : Read / Write

Supports Read (playback) for various types of

discs

See table below for details

Soort disk

CD-STAMP

Writable

Rewritable

Read

CD-R

CD-RW

DVD-STAMP

DVD±R

DVD-RW

DVD

DVD+R(Dual)

DVD-R(Dual)

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

write once, read many times.

Writable :

write data one or more times.

Rewritable :

DVD Recommended Disc Types

DVD-R Media

Taiyo-Yuden, TDK, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, FujiFilm, 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, Taiyo-Yuden

CD Recommended Disc Types

CD-R Media

Taiyo-Yuden, RICOH, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, FujiFilm, 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 free technology

What is " buffer underrun free technology "?

A technology to prevent

errors in which the data transmission speed is not as

"buffer underrun"

fast as the data writing speed when data is being recorded on a disc.

Reading / Recording Speed

Format / Speed

DVD-RAM

Read

Write

PCAV 5X

PCAV 8X

ZCLV 6X

PCAV 8X

ZCLV 8X

ZCLV 6X

PCAV 5X

CAV 8X

CAV 24X

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD-R DL

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD+R DL

DVD-ROM

CD-R

PCAV 24X

ZCLV 24X

CD-RW

CD-ROM

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1. Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive

- Connect the USB cable to the drive ' s USB connector.

2. Connect the other end of the of the USB cable to your computer.

Normal operation is not guaranteed if using the USB HUB or unspecified cables.

PCs with insufficient USB bus power may not work properly if using a single-port USB bus power.

To avoid this, use two ports in conjunction for power enhancement.

If your computer is not equipped with a USB connector, install a USB interface card.

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This drive uses Plug & Play function designed for Windows. Follow the procedures below to use a USB

converter cable.

1. Close all the software programs which are currently being used.

2. Click the icon at the right bottom of the screen as shown in the picture.

3. Disconnect the USB converter cable.

Do not disconnect the USB converter cable while the drive is in operation or the computer is

getting started.

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Checking USB 2.0

In order to use this drive at the speed of USB2.0 on PCs not supporting USB 2.0, you need to install

USB 2.0 adapter card. Otherwise, this drive will operate by connecting USB 1.1, but within the speed

range of USB 1.1. You can check the type of USB 2.0 adapter card for your PC as follows.

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Right-click on My Computer icon on your desktop and select properties. Then, click on Hardware tab and

Device Manager Button in order, and then check the information. If a yellow "exclamation point" appears

next to Universal Serial Bus Controller, contact the card or PC manufacturer.

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Go to http://www.samsung-ODD.com

Click Firmware on the menu bar (in the upper right-hand corner).

Click Firmware Downloads. Check for your drive model and start downloading.

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Confirming Using [Device Manager]

Windows 2000

Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System]

Click on the [Hardware] tab in the System Properties window and then click on the [Device

Manager] tab.

Click DVD-W drive in the Device Manager window.

1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly.

Windows XP

Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]

Click [System] icon in the Performance and Maintenance window.

Click [Hardware] tab in the System Properties window.

Click the [Device Manager] button.

1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly.

Windows Vista

Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager].

Click DVD-W drive in the Device Manager window.

1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly.

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When the LED is Green, do not turn the PC off or remove the External 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)

disc.

The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of

the disc is placed outside the tray guiding line.

- Do not use the external drive vertically.

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The External 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 External DVD Writer to playback music CDs, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, or DVD-

ROM discs, like a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If your computer recognizes the [CD-

ROM] icon designated to the External DVD Writer as the 'E:' drive, insert a CD-ROM or a DVD-

ROM disc and access the 'E:' drive.

if you want to use this product to play a commercial DVD-Video title("DVD title')

Most of DVD titles in the market adopt the Dolby sound system.

You are required to install software that supports Dolby decoding on your PC before you can play a DVD

title using the DVD writer purchased.

How to obtain commercial software supporting Dolby decoding

Visit the website of Nero: http://www.nero.com

(You can use other compliant software if you want to.)

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 motion picture industry has divided the world into different regions or zones that

correspond to the regional markets into which the motion picture industry releases movies. Simply put,

RPC codes are placed on movies marketed throughout the world, based on the region of the world

inwhich they are being sold. These RPC codes help control and prevent pirating of new movies into

other motion picture regions prior to their true release dates within those markets.

The External DVD Writer supports RPCphase II. In the RPC-2 mode, the local code can be changed

by users. RPC-2is selected by default for the External DVD Writer.

You can change the region code up to five times via an MPEG application.

Please contact your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative if you wish to change the local code

more than five times.

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What is a MAGIC SPEED?

MAGIC SPEED is a program that supports user 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 launched 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 newly-

launched 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 starting. In addition, for customers who want to play CDs at its

maximum speed, MAGIC SPEED program offers the function of selecting reading speed, so that

customers can set the speed as they want. (Recording speed will run at recordable speed without

limit)

What Are MAGIC SPEED Mode and How to Use

MAGIC SPEED Mode

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Max Mode: Setting reading speed to its maximum level provided by drive.

Silent Mode: Setting reading speed to a stable low speed.

Any mode set by Magic Speed will be reset to "Low nosie mode" when the PC restarts, so please

check the current mode if you want to use “The maximum speed mode” and change the settings

where necessary.

: A disc with crack may be crashed in playing with Max Mode. We recommend you to use

Caution

such disc in Silent Mode, or make a copy immediately before use.

How to Use MAGIC SPEED

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First, install MAGIC SPEED program registered on our website.

On MAGIC SPEED tray icon, select right-click to execute the program.

Select the mode you want to use on Program Execution Window and select “settings”. Then,

reading speed of the drive will run in selected mode.

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Select “Close” to exit Program Execution Window.

In this occasion, reading speed will be run in the set speed if there is no separate mode change or

program exit.

※ We recommend you to use “Max Mode” for data copy or disc copy, and “Silent Mode” for normal

operation.

※ Other functions

▶

To disable Auto Run

This is a default program that automatically runs in every PC booting.

If you want to quit this auto run function, deselect the auto run item selected on tray icon

menu.

Where Can I Download MAGIC SPEED?

Visit our website for customer support (URL:http://www.samsung-ODD.com), and select Firmware →

MAGIC SPEED.

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Connect the Video/Audio devices to your computer before you start TruDirect.

Camcoder, Digital Camera,

Webcam...

IEEE 1394

USB

Composite

Click the TruDirect Program Shortcut on your Desktop of Windows.

Make the DVD title from Live Video, Photo Files, Video Files.

Play DVDs made with TruDirect on your DVD player or PC.

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This part of the manual is to prevent damages or data loss.

Read carefully and use the device properly.

Do not place it under the direct sunlight.

Place it so that it sits on its side on a flat surface.

Do not scratch or place a label on the disc.

Handle the disc with caution to prevent damage from external shock.

Do not expose it to severe temperature fluctuations.

(Exposure to such environment may cause congealing.)

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This part of the manual is to prevent damages or data loss.

Read carefully and use the device properly.

Do not touch the surface of the disc.

Place your fingers on the edge of the disc to hold.

Clean the disc lightly with soft cotton cloth, starting from the center and move to

the edge of the disc.

Use only disc-cleaning liquids. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents.

If the disc surface becomes dirty with fingerprints, foreign substances or dust, the disc may not

function properly.

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LED

Meaning

Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds.

Disc Lead-In

Writing

Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds.

Off

Reading

Audio Playback [Analog Mode]

Audio Playback [Digital Mode]

Standby

Off

No Disc

The indicator light turns off when the drive is not in use (standby) after disc lead-in.

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Problem

Meaning / Solution

See if the Drive is on.

The eject key is not working

properly.

If the disc still won't eject with the power-on, remove USB cable,

Power cord and insert an eject pin into the emergency eject hole to

open.

See if the drive is properly connected to the PC.

See if the floppy disc remains in the PC.

The PC is not working properly.

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.

Check that the sound card is operational.

No sound is heard from an audio

CD.

Check the condition of the CD and wipe the surface of the CD

clean before use.

USB cable is not connected properly between the computer USB port

and the drive .

The computer doesn't recognize

the drive.

Ensure that both connectors of the USB cable is properly connected

to the USB ports on the computer and the drive.

Can be an OS problem. Try to reinstall the Windows OS program.

See if the system detects the drive.

The system dosen't read the disc.

Make sure you use the types of discs that are supported by the drive.

See if the LED turns into green.

Make sure you inserted the disc with the label facing up.

Make sure you are using the right program for disc playback.

See if the disc is clean.

See if any congealing has occurred.

Make sure the region code of the drive matches the disc number.

You can confirm the use of software at the site of our customer support.

Address: www.samsung-ODD.com

- See “ Support > Download center > User Manual ”.

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External DVD Writer record data on the disc by applying laser light onto the surface of the disc, and

therefore writing errors may occur if you use a damaged disc, for example. Be sure to eliminate the following

error-causing elements before you start writing:

* The following settings are recommended for all External DVD Writer:

Avoid a situation that requires multitasking, and remove turn off the screen saver.

A buffer underrun may occur if the system multitasks while the External DVD Writer CD-RW

drive is writing/erasing.

Block any outside attempt to access the host PC during a writing session.

An error may occur if another user accesses the printer connected to his/her the system via the

network during a writing session.

Disable the CD auto-run feature of the CD.

Inserting an auto-run-enabled CD in to another drive connected to the same system during a

writing/erasing session may cause an error.

It is recommended that you use the image file format when you write a large number of small-

sized files.

When there are a large number of small-sized files to write, the system's transfer rate drops and

the Superlink feature works at a more frequent rate, resulting in lower writing quality.

If you are doing a CD-to-CD write, it is not necessary to check to see if you have available space

on your hard disc beforehand.

However, in the case of image files, it is recommended that you be sure you have at least twice the

amount of space needed for the data on your hard disc, as image files are copied to the hard disc

before they are copied to the CD.

Do not use more than one type of writing software.

Before you install a writing program, be sure to first uninstall existing versions of the program or

other writing program(s) and reboot the system first .

(The Windows operating system may be damaged if you install the Korean version while the

English version remains on the system.)

Use only the writing software provided by Samsung.

You may experience writing errors if you use with other writing programs.

The disc has bad properties data, and or there are other discs with different properties

available under the same ID.

The drive's write strategy is set in a way that the drive examines to examine the disc properties and

determines the optimal write conditions for those properties.

For example, many disc makers do not bother to insert property information distinguishing 48X

discs from 32X discs. Since the two types of discs have the same properties data, although they

actually have different properties, it is often impossible to respond to the situation with a single write

strategy. In order to ensure stable writing, it is necessary to downgrade the write speed.

If discs from two different disc makers have the same write speed according to the labels, but

actually have different write speeds, it is necessary to downgrade the write speed to ensure stable

writing.

Samsung's Standards for Write Speed Restriction.

Write speed is downgraded for the sake of write stability, if high-speed discs

available in the market have particularly bad properties data, or there are

low-speed discs available under the same ID.

Standards 1

Standards 2

Speed-restricted discs go through further examination and adjustments

later. If high-speed discs are available under the same ID with as low-speed

discs (speed restricted at present), the speed restriction is removed when

the low-speed counterparts become no longer unavailable in the market

under the same ID.

You may experience lower write quality in case if you use disc products by some disc makers

which that are not registered with the product's firmware.

Therefore, it is recommended that you use only discs by recommended companies. Even, and

even if the write session is completed successfully, check the write quality before you put the disc

in storage, especially in case of an important data backup.

(Samsung is not responsible for any loss resulting from data backup failure.)

We update the list of supported media on a regular basis through our firmware upgrades

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