Warning/Caution
Introduction
to the
Safety Precautions
The following are basic precautions to ensure user safety
Connecting the Cables
DVD Writer
DVD Writer
SH-S203N(TS-H653N)
Warning: To warn the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
Caution:
To caution the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in
damage to property.
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Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
and reduce the risk of property damage.
User's Guide - ENGLISH
Connecting the Cables
Disc compartment
Eject Button
When you install the drive
FCC Compliance
Place the drive on a level
surface.
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.
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Avoid low- or high-temperature
environments.
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Avoid high-humidity environments.
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Do not place the drive in
direct sunlight.
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Failure to do so may cause the
device to fall onto a hard surface,
resulting in damage or malfunction.
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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 com-
munications. 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:
S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Power cable
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
LED
Emergency eject hole
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
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)
which the receiver is connected.
While operating
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not move the drive while in operation and
do not attempt to open the disc tray byforce.
Make sure to close all working programs before
attempting to open the tray and always use the
open/close button.
Do not use cracked, distorted or
damaged discs.
Do not drop the drive, and pro-
tect it fromsevere shocks.
Handle with caution to prevent
damage from external shock.
CAUTION
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
Connecting the power cable
compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
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It can damage the drive or cause
it to malfunction.
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The 4-pin power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must
be connected to the power terminal the rear of the DVD Writer drive.
LASER STANDARD
IEC 60825-1 :1993 +A1 :1997 +A2 :2001
WEEE
Connecting the S-ATA cable
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
S-ATA Power cable
S-ATA Data cable
In particular, a disc with a crack on the
inner tracks may break while in use.
Do not insert a pin into the emergency open-
ing while in operation.
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.
S-ATA Data cable
S-ATA Power cable
Rear
Other
1. Check to see that the disc does not have a crack before use.
If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole),
it is recommended that you 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 it will eventually result in irreparable
damage to the disc.
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.
Do not disassemble, attempt to repair
or modify the device without express
approval as directed in the manual.
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Never allow food particles or
foreign substances to enter the
drive casing.
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To protect against the risk of
fire, do ot spill such liquids as
alcohol and benzene on the
drive.
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.
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.
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To reduce the risk of damage,
electric shock, and fire.
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Accessories
2. Do not use low quality discs (i.e., illegal products, scratched or
damaged discs).
User Guide, Screw 4ea
• 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.
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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Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could
void your authority to operate this device.
Important to read and understand
at all times
Do not disassemble
BG68-01445A REV.00
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Solving Technical Problems
Using the Drive/Storing and Cleaning
Your Discs
Technical Specifications
Installing the Drive
SH-S203N(TS-H653N)
Category
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The friction noise generated during SPIN-UP and STOP is caused by the
Automatic Ball Balancing System(ABS) and is not a malfunction.
When using one S-ATA cable
DVD Writer
System Requirements
S-ATA supported PC
(The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website)
256Mbytes or above
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Using the DVD Writer
DVD : DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video,
DVD+R(DUAL) , DVD-R(DUAL), LightScribe DVD R, DVD-RAM
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See if the PC on.
Push the power button and boot the computer.
The tray won't open.
Drive
C D : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD+E(G) CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD ‚ CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-
CD), Multisession CD(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portforio),
LightScribe CD-R
Usable Discs
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Make sure the power cable within the PC is connected properly.
If the tray still won't open with the power on, turn the power off
and insert a pin(paper clip) into the emergency hole to open.
DISC
After booting the computer, open the disc
Installing the DVD Writer
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partment by pressing the Eject button.
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Make sure the disc has been inserted properly.
The tray won't close.
Disc Diameter
Interface Port
Burst Transfer Rate
CD-ROM
4.72 Inch or 3.15 Inch (120mm or 80mm)
S-ATA
How to install the DVD Writer on your PC. First, remove the cover; con-
nect the cable to the DVD Writer and then to the PC.
Insert the disc (CD) with the label on the disc
See if the jumper(s) is properly connected to the Master/Slave
Selection port.
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.
Interface
Support
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S-ATA 1.5Gbps
110ms (Random)
130ms (Random)
facing upwards and close the disc compartment
Access time
(Random)
by pressing the Eject button. The indicator light
comes on.
Play the disc (CD).
If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket
MainBoard
Hard Drive
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DVD-ROM
to both sides of the drive.
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See if the drive is connected properly to the PC.
See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
The drive is not working properly.
The entire label area
Titles and contents
Titles only
Setting
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You can purchase these accessories separately
from your computer dealer.
(including graphics)
Disc
Labeling
Time
4
Best
Less than 4min
Less than 3 min
Less than 2 min
Less than 9 min
Less than 7 min
Less than 4 min
Less than 36 min
Less than 28 min
Less than 20 min
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See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
Can be an OS problem. Try reinstalling the Windows OS program.
The Window OS can't detect the
drive.
Normal
(Screws for use: M3 X 6 X 4)
Playing CD-DA/Audio CDs
Draft
When you have one ODD and the other ODD products.
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Run the CD player program supplied with the sound card or play the
Windows Media Player.
Media type
DVD+R
Write
Read
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See if the system detects the drive.
Make sure you use the types of discs that are supported
by the drive.
The system won't read the disc.
CAV 20X
Z-CLV 8X
Z-CLV 16X
Z-CLV 12X
CAV 20X
Z-CLV 6X
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CAV 16X
CAV 12X
CAV 12X
CAV 12X
CAV 16X
CAV 12X
CAV 16X
CAV 8X
Playing Video CDs
Master Drive
Slave Drive
DVD+RW
DVD+R DUAL
DVD-R DUAL
DVD-R
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Follow the instructions provided with the disc.
A video card or MPEG software and a sound card need to be installed to view video CDs.
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See if the on/off light turns into green.
Make sure you inserted the disc with the label facing up.
Make sure you are using the right program for disc play-
back.
Remove the plate from a free expansion slot and install the
DVD Writer , as shown in the illustration.
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If the drive is vertically installed, you cannot use an 8 cm Mini Disc
because the disc is movable.
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See if the disc is clean.
DVD-RW
See if any congealing has occurred.
Make sure the region code of the drive matches the disc
number.
Data Transfer
Speed(MAX)
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If you have no free expansion slot, install the drive in place of the
diskette drive.
Storing Your Discs
DVD-ROM(Single)
DVD-ROM(Dual)
CD-ROM
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Make sure to use the standardized screws supplied (M3X6).
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Do not place a disc in direct sunlight.
Store a disc vertically in a well-ventilated and
stable location.
Do not write or attach a label on a disc.
Do not drop a disc or place heavy objects on it.
MainBoard
- To use screws other than M3X6 may result in malfunction.
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CAV 48X
CAV 40X
CAV 40X
CAV 40X
CAV 40X
CAV 12X
Hard Drive
CD-R
CAV 48X
Z-CLV 32X
CLV 10X
CLV 4X
CAV 12X
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US-RW
HS-RW
CD-RW
Cleaning Your Discs
DVD-RAM
DVD
2MB
Buffer Memory
Drive Installation
Plate
Writer
Horizontal
Bracket
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Do not touch the surface
of a disc; hold it by the
edges.
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To clean a disc, polish lightly
from the inside of the disc to the
outside with a soft cotton cloth.
Horizontal / Vertical
Temperature
Humidity
41°F ~ 122°F (5°C ~ 45°C)
5 ~ 80% (RH)
Operating
Environment
Size(Width x Height x Length)
Weight
5.34 X 1.65 X 6.69 Inch (148.2 X 42 X 170mm)
750 g
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The disc may not function properly if there are fingerprints, foreign substances or
dust on the disc surface.
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