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Front View of the CD-ROM Drive

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System Requirements

Rear View of the CD-ROM Drive

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Headphone Connector

The sound output terminal enables you to plug stereo headphones into the drive.
It requires a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.

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Digital output terminal

You can connect a sound card or MPEG card which support Digital output
terminal to your drive using this two-pin terminal. 

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Turn OFF your computer. Remember to verify the
configuration jumper on the rear of the CD-ROM drive.

2

Remove the cover of your PC(main unit of the computer)

3

Remove the blank cover panel of the 5.25 inch unit in
which the CD-ROM drive is to be installed.

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Put the cover back on your PC.

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Install the CD-ROM drive into the unit and secure it with
mounting screws (recommended standard M3x6x4)

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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.

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If you use screws that are longer than the 
recommended standard, you may damage the 
drive.

Before you install the CD-ROM drive, we strongly recommend that you make certain
that your set-up meets the system requirements listed below.

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.

To install the drive, proceed as follows.

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Sound output terminal

You can connect a sound card to your drive using this four-pin terminal.  

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This function is not covered in detail in this guide. Refer to the documentation 

supplied with your sound card.

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Master/slave select terminal

Usually, this is a pre-set configuration as illustrated below.

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Verify that the setting is as illustrated. If it is not, simply remove the jumper 

and place it in the correct position.

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Interface terminal

This input/output interface terminal is used to connect the 40-pin flat cable from
the IDE interface to the CD-ROM drive.

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Power terminal

The power terminal is a four-conductor male plug.

Eject Button

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Disc compartment

The compartment opens and closes automatically when you press 
the Eject button.

Emergency eject hole

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)

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Eject Button

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Emergency eject hole

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)

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Headphone volume control

This headphone volume control adjusts the volume for your headphones. You can only
use the headphone jack and volume control when you have installed the required
software utilities. For example, the Microsoft Windows Media player can be used.

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LED

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Connect the CD-ROM drive to the IDE interface and power
cables Iocated inside your computer. 

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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.

Item

Windows version

MS-DOS version

Disk space

Free expansion unit

Type of computer

Description

Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP
Windows NT 4.0(or higher)

5.0(or higher)

100KB minimum

5.25 inch

IBM 486SX 20MHz (or higher) with an IDE

interface(or a 100% IBM-compatible computer)

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User's Guide - ENGLISH

Technical Specifications

Max. 7800KB/s

SC-152N

SECTIONS

DISC

DRIVE PER -

F O R M A N C E

F R O N T

P A N E L

REAR PANEL

OPERATING

E N V I R O N M E N T

GENERAL

RELIABILITY

ERROR RATE

Disc types supported

Disc diameter

Data transfer rate

Access time (1/3 stroke)

Data buffer capacity

Laser

Slide mechanism

Spindle motor

Load mechanism

Button

Indicator(LED)

Headphone output

Volume control

Required power

Interface connector

Audio output

Jumper block

Work area

Storage area

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net weight

MTBF

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/RW

120mm or 80mm

PIO Mode - 4.  DMA MW2, Ultra DMA(option) 

75ms(typical)

128KB

Semiconductor Laser

Gear motor

Brushless motor

Tray, DC motor(Soft Eject)

Mode-1 : 1block / 10  bits, Mode-2 : 1 block/10  bits

Eject(Open/Close)

Busy

Stereo Mini - jack (Ø 3,6 mm)   0.60 ± 20% (Vrms) 33

Dial type

+5V DC 1.3A, +12V DC 1.5A 

ATAPI

Line out 0.70 ± 20%(Vrms),  47k

Device configuration jumper

Temperature : 5~45 °C,  Humidity : 8~80%

Temperature : -40~60 °C,  Humidity : 5~90% 

900g (set only)

125,000 POH(Duty 20%)

146mm(W)  x  44.5mm(H)  x  202(D)mm 

SAMSUNG continually strives to improve its products.

Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to

change without notice.

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Safety Precautions

The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using
your CD-ROM drive. 

Setting Up the Device Driver

It is not necessary to set up additional device driver for Window

95/98/2000/NT because it uses the device driver provided by the Window.

Solving Technical Problems

Frictional sound detected during the operation of Spin-Up and Stop is made ABS
(Auto Balance System), not by malfunction.

Automatic Setup

Manual Setup

LAST DRIVE = Z
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DEVICE = C :\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS  /D : SSCD000  /V

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C :\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX  /D:SSCD000

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Insert the setup diskette in the diskette drive and change the directory to A:,
where A: is the diskette drive.

To do so, type A: after the C:\ prompt and press [Enter].

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Type CDSETUP and press [Enter].

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Reboot the computer.

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Make the C:\SAMSUNG directory.

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Copy the files from the diskette to the C:\SAMSUNG directory.

To do so, type COPY A:

*.*

C:\SAMSUNG after the C:\ prompt and press

[Enter].

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Edit the CONFIG.SYS file.
Add the DEVICE=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS \D:SSCD000 /V entry.

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Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Add the C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX /D:SSCD000 entry.

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Reboot the computer.

You must not use the drive in any manner other than that specified in this guide.

Avoid exposing your eyes or skin to direct or scattered radiation.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to repair the CD-ROM drive yourself. Contact
your dealer or local SAMSUNG representative for all repairs.
If you make any adjustments or perform any operations other
than those specified in this guide, you run the risk of exposure to
hazardous radiation.

WARRANTY Please refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements.

Precautions

1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

this appliance to rain or moisture.

2. Always check each disc for cracks before using it. If there are

cracks on the surfaces, especially around the border of the
center hole, we recommend that you make a copy of the disc
immediately and then stop using it. If you continue using the
disc, it will probably develop more cracks and eventually cause
irreparable damage.

3. Do not use poor quality discs:

From unknown sources

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Without any copyright

Scratched or damaged in any way

Problem

Meaning / Solution

The CD-ROM drive is not
detected by the computer.

Check that the power, audio and IDE cables are
correctly connected to the computer.

Change the IDE cable and reconnect it to the computer.
Preferably, connect a second IDE cable to the CD-ROM
drive in master mode; see page 7 for further details.

Check the position of the jumper in the master/slave
select terminal.

Reinstall the device driver or update it with the latest
version by downloading it from the Samsung Web site.

This case may occur when there is a Windows
installation problem; reinstall Windows.

Check whether the audio cable is correctly connected 
to the sound output terminal on the CD-ROM drive and
the sound card CD-IN terminal. 

Check that the sound card is operational.

Adjust the volume control.

Install the latest version of the device driver.

Check whether the CD is of good quality and clean it, 
if necessary.

Check that the power cable is correctly connected.

Power off and disconnect the PC. Insert a pin or
unfolded paper clip in the emergency hole and push
firmly until the disc compartment opens.

Adjust the size of the replay screen.

After checking the display resolution, adjust it, if
necessary.

The computer may not recognize the disc if you start
playback too quickly after inserting the disc. 
Open and close the disc compartment and try again.

Clean the disc and try again.

The interface mode of the sound card is AT-BUS. 
You must therefore connect the CD-ROM drive to the
IDE port on the PC mother board, rather than to the
sound card, or install an IDE-compatible sound card.

After installing the CD-ROM
drive,  the PC gets slower.

The CD-ROM drive is not

recognized by MS-DOS.

The CD-ROM drive is not 
detected by Windows.

No sound is heard from an
audio CD.

A CD is not read or is read too
slowly.

The disc compartment will not
open.

When the MPEG software plays a
Video CD, the pictures are not regular
and the running speed is too slow.

The 

Disc is not in message is

displayed even though a disc
has been inserted.

The CD-ROM drive is not
detected after it is connected
to a sound card.

* The design of this product can be more or less changed according to its 

characteristics.

FCC Compliance

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.
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 communications. 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:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

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