CD-ROM DRIVE
SC-140/148
Safety Warnings
The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using your
CD-ROM drive.
User's Guide - ENGLISH
You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.
Do not attempt to repair the CD-ROM drive yourself. Contact your dealer or
local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
Please refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements.
WARRANTY
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System Requirements
Installing the Software
Before you install the CD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you make certain
that your set-up meets the system requirements listed below.
You can install the device driver for DOS or for Windows.
¡ Do not install DOS Driver when the program of Windows 95/98 is going on.
(Remark CD-ROM Driver in the state of CONFIG. SYS.)
Turn on your computer and wait for it to boot.
Description
Item
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IBM 486SX 20MHz (or higher) with
an IDE interface(or a 100% IBM-
compatible computer)
Type of computer
Insert the driver disk into a floppy disk drive(usually the A drive).
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If you are a...
Then :
◆ Type a: at the DOS prompt
◆ Press the RETURN key
5.25 inch
Free expansion unit
Disk space
DOS user
100KB minimum
5.0(or higher)
3.1(or higher)
◆ Access the File Manager
◆ Click on the A icon.
Windows user
MS-DOS version
Windows version
◆ When you are in Windows 95/98, it is not
◆ necessary to install Device Driver.
◆ Whereas, when you are in Dos Mode of
◆ Windows 95/98, then install as follows.
◆ Click on MY COMPUTER icon.
◆ Click on the A icon.
Windows 95/98 user
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.
Run the CDSETUP program:
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To install the drive, proceed as follows.
Then :
If you are a...
Turn OFF your computer. Remember to verify the
configuration jumper on the rear of the CD-ROM drive.
DOS user
◆ Type CDSETUP after the A: prompt
◆ Press RETURN
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Remove the cover of your PC. (main unit of the computer)
Double-click CDSETUP.EXE from the Windows
Windows user
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File Manager
Remove the blank cover panel of the 5.25 inch unit in
which the CD-ROM drive is to be installed.
To...
Confirm the installation
Then enter...
Y
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.
Exit without installing
Result :
N
If you answer Y(Yes), the installation program automatically
◆ Creates a SAMSUNG directory on your hard disk
◆ Copies the required softwares (mscdex.exe and sscdrom.sys)
◆ Modifies the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files
Install the CD-ROM drive into the unit and secure it with
mounting screws. (recommended standard M3x6x4)
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When the Setup Completed screen is displayed, remove the installation
floppy disk from the drive.
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◆
Depending on your PC model, you may need to
attach guide rails to the drive, so that the drive is
held firmly in place.
Reboot your system.
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◆
If you use screws that are longer than the
recommended standard, you may damage the
drive.
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The computer restarts
Both the device driver and MSCDEX are loaded
Result :
Put the cover back on your PC.
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Resolving Technical Problems
Technical Specifications
☛ Please consult the following table BEFORE contacting your dealer or local SAMSUNG
☛ representative.
SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products. Both the design
specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without
notice.
Problem
Meaning / Solution
SECTIONS
Disc types supported
SC-140
SC-148
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 Form-1,
Form-2, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Photo-CD(Single, Multi-session),
Video CD ready, Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV, CD-R
The software installation failed
◆ Check that your hard disk is not full.
DISC
◆ The installation floppy disk may be corrupted.
Repeat the installation with the backup floppy disk.
Disc diameter
12cm or 8cm
Max. 6000KB/s
PIO Mode - 4. DMA MW2
80ms(typical)
Max. 7200KB/s
Data transfer rate
I re-booted my PC and it paused
during the start-up program.
After installing the device driver, your system
start-up program may take more time than
expected. If it does not start-up after 60 seconds,
verify your AUTOEXEC. BAT file and, if
70ms(typical)
Access time (1/3 stroke)
Data buffer capacity
Laser
128KB
DRIVE PER -
FORMANCE
Semiconductor Laser
Gear motor
necessary, contact your local computer dealer.
Slide mechanism
Spindle motor
The disc tray does not open.
The drive may not be installed correctly. Verify the
physical installation.
Brushless motor
Loading type
Tray Loading, DC motor(Soft Eject)
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ERROR RATE
FRONT PANEL
Mode-1 : 1block / 10 bits, Mode-2 : 1 block/10 bits
In the File Manager, the CD-ROM If you have installed the Then ...
CD-ROM drive ...
Button
Open/Close
icon does not display.
Indicator(LED)
Headphone output
Volume control
Required power
Busy
And the software
Re-boot your PC.
Stereo Mini - jack (¯ 3,6 mm) 0.60 ± 20% (Vrms) 33½
Dial type
And have not installed
the software
Install the software
following the instructions
on page 5.
+5V DC 1.7A,
+12V DC 1.0A
REAR PANEL
ATAPI
Interface connector
Audio output
Jumper block
Work area
I installed the software and re-
booted my PC. The CD-ROM
drive icon/directory still does not
appear.
◆ When the program of Windows 95/98 is broken up, re-stall
Line out 0.70 ± 20%(Vrms), 47k½
Device configuration jumper
◆ it as the computer can not read the program anymore.
◆ Verify the connections between the drive and your PC.
◆ Check that the 40-pin flat cable is connected to an IDE
◆ interface (some PCs are equipped with an SCSI disk
◆ interface).
OPERATING
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature : 5~45 ¡C, Humidity : 8~80%
Temperature : -40~60 ¡C, Humidity : 5~90%
Storage area
Dimensions
149(W) x 42.5(H) x 200(D)mm
(Including bezel)
◆ Verify your AUTOEXEC. BAT file. Go to page 5 for
◆ the verification procedure.
GENERAL
◆ Check the LASTDRIVE = command in the CONFIG. SYS
◆ file. The specified letter must take the CD-ROM volume
◆ into account. If you do not know which letter is assigned
◆ to the CD-ROM, enter Z.
Net weight
950g
MTBF
125,000 POH(Duty 20%)
30,000 times
RELIABILITY
Disc compartment loading
◆ Using the documentation provided with your PC, check
◆ that the IDE hard disk is set up in MASTER mode.
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