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Technical Specifications

ITEM

CD-RW

DVD/CD

DISC

Disc types 
supported 
in read mode

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW,  
DVD-RW, CD-DA (Audio), CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Plus, 
CD-Extra, Photo-CD (Single, Multi-session), Video CD ready, 

Enhanced CD, CD-I/FMV, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-TEXT

Erasing disc types CD-RW
Disc diameter

120 mm or 80 mm

DRIVE 
PERFORMANCE

Data transfer rate 
(MAX)

Recording CD-R: 

7800 KB/sec. (52X) 

 

7200 KB/sec. (48X),
6000 KB/sec. (40X),

 

4800 KB/sec. (32X),
3600 KB/sec. (24X),

 

2400 KB/sec. (16X),
1800 KB/sec. (12X),

 

1200 KB/sec. (8X),

CD-RW :  
 

Ultra Speed Writing DISC:

 

4800 KB/sec. (32X),

 

3600 KB/sec. (24X),

 

2400 KB/sec. (16X),

 

 

 

High Speed Writing DISC:

 

1500 KB/sec. (10X),

Reading

CD:

CAV 52 

CD-R, CD-RW:

CAV 40 

DVD:

CAV 16

PIO mode 4 : 16.6MB/sec,
Multiword DMA mode 2:16.6MB/sec, 
Ultra DMA mode 2:33.3MB/sec

Access time 

CD

DVD

130ms

150ms

Data Buffer

2MB

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Slide mechanism

Stepping motor

Spindle motor

Brushless motor

Load mechanism

Tray. DC motor (Soft Eject). Horizontal/Vertical.

ERROR RATE

Mode 1: 1 block/10

-12

 , Mode 2: 1 block/10

-9

FRONT PANEL

Eject button

Auto eject or Auto inject

Indicator

If the Power is ON/BUSY, this means the disc is loaded.  

Green: Reading/Recording Status

REAR PANEL

Required power

+5 V : 1.2 A (rms), +12 VDC: 1.5 A (rms)

Interface connector ATAPI (E-IDE)
Audio output

Line out 0.7V ± 20% : 47k

Jumper block

Master (Default)

OPERATING 
ENVIRONMENT

Operations

Temperature: 5~45°C Humidity: 10~80%

Storage

Temperature: -25~60°C Humidity: 10~90%

GENERAL

Dimensions

148.2 (W) x 42 (H) x 184 (D) mm (including bezel)

Net weight

750 g

RELIABILITY

MTBF

125,000 POH(Duty 20%)

Specifications

Summary of Contents for SH-M522C - CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive

Page 1: ...Visit the Customer Support homepage of the Samsung Electronics Optical Media Solution Division Http samsung com to find out about the latest Samsung ODD firmwares and learn how to use them...

Page 2: ...scs MAGIC SPEED Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory System Requirements Introduction Front Rear Troubleshooting Solving Recording Problems Caution with errors Solving Technical Problems Setup Installi...

Page 3: ...s symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated...

Page 4: ...rive on a level surface Failure to do so may cause the device to fall onto a hard surface resulting in damage or malfunction Do not place the drive in direct sunlight Avoid low or high temperature env...

Page 5: ...to malfunction 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...

Page 6: ...ances 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 expr...

Page 7: ...t open when you press the Eject button power off the computer insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly 2 Indicator Light 3 Eject button 4 Disc compartment The compartment opens...

Page 8: ...pporting digital audio features 2 Four pin sound output terminal for use with a sound card refer to the sound card documentation for further details 3 Master slave select terminal 4 40pin host E IDE i...

Page 9: ...se screws other than M3 X 6 may result in malfuction Installing the COMBO Drive Make sure that the PC is powered off and disconnected from any power source If necessary attach a horizontal bracket to...

Page 10: ...e power connector and the incline side of the Optical drive before connecting Connecting the E IDE cable Insert the IDE cable 40 pin which is connected to the hard disk to the interface terminal Place...

Page 11: ...nBoard e Primary 1 f Secondly 1 Installing a jumper on the master slave select terminal Connect a jumper to the rear side of the COMBO If the jumper is connected to MA Master it will work in the Maste...

Page 12: ...audio cable between the sound output terminal on the Optical drive and the audio input terminal on the sound card For clearer sound use a digital output terminal Available only for the CARD that suppo...

Page 13: ...uninstall any existing software of the same type before installing this utility Installing the CD Record Utility Insert the disc supplied with the COMBO drive in the drive Follow the instructions disp...

Page 14: ...sc enclosed with the product that you purchased Installing the Device Driver For Windows 98 2000 ME XP or higher version that uses a device driver provided by Windows there is no need to set up an ext...

Page 15: ...in the Ddriver folder When Setup is successfully completed click OK button or press the Enter key Reboot the computer Manual Setup Make the C SAMSUNG directory Copy the files from the diskette to the...

Page 16: ...D DVD with the label on the disc facing upwards and close the disc compartment by pressing the Eject button The indicator light comes on Play the disc CD DVD Accessories z The type of accessories vari...

Page 17: ...t 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 Do not touch the surface of a disc hold it b...

Page 18: ...c the disc would be broken if operating in the maximum speed Therefore it is recommended to operate in the low noise mode or to immediately make a copy and use it Ways to Use the MAGIC SPEED The first...

Page 19: ...The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from the following Web site Http samsung com Http samsung ODD com Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory Using the Drive...

Page 20: ...ection 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...

Page 21: ...the largest file to be recorded on the disc If you wish to record more than 1000 small files z First create an image file and copy the image file to the disc z Choose the low record speed z Compress...

Page 22: ...o not require making available space in the hard disk However when you use image files you need to copy them on the hard disk first and then copy to a CD In this case you need to ensure maximum 700MB...

Page 23: ...ll your COMBO drive we recommend to set DMA to enabled on your PC system See the following procedure to set DMA transfer mode in windows oprerating system Windows 98 ME Click on START Click on Setting...

Page 24: ...dows Run the CD player supplied with Windows or your sound card A CD is not read or is read too slowly Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it if necessary The disc compartment will not o...

Page 25: ...ed Writing DISC 1500 KB sec 10X Reading CD CAV 52 CD R CD RW CAV 40 DVD CAV 16 PIO mode 4 16 6MB sec Multiword DMA mode 2 16 6MB sec Ultra DMA mode 2 33 3MB sec Access time CD DVD 130ms 150ms Data Buf...

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