TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

STORAGE DEVICE DIVISION

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

SD-R5272

DVD REWRITEABLE DRIVE

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION ??? SD-R5272

General Features

Reads and records digital data on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW discs.

3-way Disc Eject (eject button, software, emergency eject hole) Average Random Access Time

Horizontal or Vertical Mount 2MByte Buffer

Playback interchangeability for CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs

Regionalization (RPC2 compliance) (DVD)

BUS Interface - ATAPI

Types of Disc Formats Supported - Write

DVD:

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW

CD:

CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW

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System Requirements

The DVD Writeable kit requires the following (If kit uses Nero6 software):

???Microsoft Windows 98SE, XP, 2000 or ME

???CPU Requirements: 300MHz minimum

800MHz for capturing to hard disc 1.6GHz for capturing to DVD video

???64MB RAM, 128MB RAM (for video editing)

???Hard Drive Space: 500MB minimum 4.8GB for DVD Images

???Screen solution 800 x 600 pixel minimum, 16 bit color depth or higher

???Windows Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

???PCI sound card, USB audio box or motherboard built-in audio device

???TV tuner or video capture board for analog recording

SETUP ??? SD-R5272

The following steps must be performed to properly install your drive:

???Set Drive Jumper Settings

???Connect Audio Cable

???Attach IDE BUS Cable

???Attach Power Cable

???Mount Drive

Jumper Settings

The mode select jumpers are 6 straight angle pins located on the rear of the DVD Rewriteable drive. By placing a jumper on the pins, you can select the following functions:

In most installations, jumper should remain in the MA position (factory default). It is recommended that you install your DVD Rewriteable drive only on the secondary IDE BUS. If you are installing on primary IDE BUS, your hard drive would then be the Master, and you should set your DVD Rewriteable drive to the Slave position (SL)

Figure 2.Jumper Locations

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Placing DVD Rewriteable Drive inside your Computer

Now that you have set the jumpers, you are ready to install your DVD Rewriteable drive inside your computer.

Important Note: Disconnect power from your computer system before beginning installation.

Remove computer cover and faceplate if required. Refer to your computer systems manual for removal information. If the DVD Rewriteable drive is replacing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, remove drive presently installed in your system.

Your Toshiba DVD Rewriteable drive can be placed in any free half-height drive slot at the front of your computer. (It can be mounted horizontally or vertically.)

Carefully start sliding the DVD Rewriteable drive into the opening with the disc tray facing the front of the computer. Before you push the drive all the way in you will need to connect the IDE BUS cable, Audio cable and the Power cable on the back of the drive.

Connecting Cables

IDE BUS Cable (not supplied with drive) - Your computer system should have a primary and secondary IDE BUS, cable with your Hard Drive most likely being the Master on the primary BUS. Connect BUS cable as follows, assuring that pin 1 of cable (side with red stripe) is connected to pin 1 of the DVD Rewriteable drive's interface connector:

If you are replacing your CD-ROM or DVD: connect DVD Rewriteable drive to the BUS Cable

connector that the CD-ROM or DVD was connected to.

If DVD Rewriteable drive is not replacing a CD- ROM/DVD or is an addition to a CD-ROM/DVD: connect DVD Rewriteable drive to an open connector on the secondary IDE BUS cable (not supplied with drive).

If DVD Rewriteable drive is to be slave on Primary BUS: connect DVD Rewriteable drive to open connector on the primary IDE BUS cable (not supplied with drive).

Figure 3.Installing BUS Cable

Power Cable - Connect an internal computer power supply cable to the power socket at the back of the DVD Rewriteable drive. One side of the plug has chamfered edges, so the power connector fits only one way. Push plug completely into the socket making sure the plug fits correctly.

Figure 4.Installing Power Cable

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Audio Cable (optional) - If you have a sound card and speakers, and would like to play audio CDs on your computer, you will need to install a CD/DVD audio cable. Toshiba's DVD Rewriteable drives use a standard 4-pin audio cable that can be purchased from most local computer suppliers. The sound cable connects to your sound card at one end and the other end connects to the digital audio connector at the left rear of the DVD Rewriteable drive (see DVD Rewriteable drive Back Panel photo for location). Refer to the instructions that came with your sound card for details on any sound- driver software required.

Figure 5.Installing Audio Cable

Completing Installation

After you have connected all the necessary cables, push the DVD Rewriteable drive completely into the computers drive slot. Mount drive per your computers instructions. The screw length should not exceed 30.5mm (measured from outside surface of side or bottom of drive to tip of screw). Replace computer cover and all outer screws.

Figure 6.Mounting Illustration

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Software Driver - Toshiba's optical drives do not require any unique device drivers for Windows '95/'98/2000/Me/XP/NT. After installing your drive and re-booting, your system should recognize your drive. Windows '95/'98/2000/Me/XP/NT Operating Systems support all Toshiba optical drives natively If you prefer using DOS, download the DOS ATAPI driver from our web site.

Other Software - Additional software is required to use the SD-R5272 CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW and

DVD functions. When you purchase the SD-R5272 as a kit, it will include the following software (Nero6):

Nero6 OEM Suite 3 Software:

???Nero Burning Rom - This easy to use software enables you to create your own CDs and DVDs.

???Nero Backup - Easy to use data backup program.

???InCD 4 - Easy to use Packet writing tool.

???Nero Media Player - Easy to use software for CD Audio, Streaming Audio and Streaming Video.

???Nero ShowTime - a software DVD player for the most vibrant picture viewing of DVD movies and your own projects, along with MPEG-4 (Nero Digital) compatibility

???NeroVision Express 2 - a software package that leads you comfortably through the whole process of making Video CDs, Super VideoCDs or high-value DVDs

If you did not purchase the SD-R5272 as a kit, you will need to purchase third party software in order to view DVDs and create CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW discs.

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USING THE DVD REWRITEABLE DRIVE ??? SD-R5272

Drive Operation

Inserting a Disc - Horizontally

To insert a disc into a drive that is mounted horizontally, perform the following steps:

Figure 1.Inserting Disc

1.Open the drive's Loading tray by pressing the Eject Button.

2.Place disc or into drive's Loading tray

3.Press Eject button again or gently push on the open disc tray. Tray will automatically close.

Inserting a Disc - Vertically

To insert a disc in a drive that is mounted vertically, perform the following steps:

1.Locate sliding disc holders (4 locations) on drive's Loading Tray.

2.The vertical position of the drive (eject button up or down) determines which of these four sliding disc holders are used (see photo below). Position the disc behind 3 of the disc holders, two on bottom, and one on upper rear, closest to drive). Using all four holders may cause the disc to not set properly in tray.

3.Slide the disc holders towards the center of tray using your finger, opened paper clip or the end of the emergency eject tool. The holder in the upper front side should be pulled away from the center of tray.

4.Position the disc behind disc holders on upper and rear side of tray. Then put disc behind bottom

front holder

Check to see that all three disc holders are holding disc securely.

Close the drive by gently pushing in the tray or pressing the eject button.

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Figure 2.Inserting Disc Vertically

Removing a Disc

To remove a disc from the DVD Rewriteable drive, perform the following steps:

1.Open the Loading Tray by pressing the Eject Button.

2.Slide disc holders away from disc.

3.Grasp disc by edges, and lift out of loading tray.

4.Press Eject Button again to close Loading Tray.

Software

When you purchase the SD-R5272 as a Kit, it will include Nero6 OEM Suite Software.

Nero6 OEM Suite 3 disc contains the following software:

NeroVision Express 2 A software package that leads you comfortably through the whole process of making Video CDs, Super VideoCDs or high-value DVDs

Media Recommendations

Toshiba recommends that major brand media be used for recording.

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Usage Guidelines

???Keep the disc tray closed when not using the DVD Rewriteable Drive.

???Do not press down on the disc tray when opening or closing it.

???Do not place objects on the disc tray.

???Never use a damaged, broken, or deformed disc.

???Do not press the Open/Close button while the drive is playing a DVD movie or accessing a disc. To stop a DVD movie, click Stop button in the DVD player application program.

NOTE: High-speed drives spin the disc at a high rotational speed. If a disc has printing on only half of the disc, or if there is a slight imbalance in the disc, the imbalance is greatly magnified by the high speed, causing the drive to vibrate or produce a fan-like noise. These effects are inherent in the high-speed technology and do not indicate a problem with the drive.

Emergency Ejection

CAUTION: The following procedure is intended only as a last resort when pressing the eject button fails to open the Loading Tray

1.Turn computer power OFF by properly shutting down system.

2.Insert a solid bar (i.e. large paper clip) into Emergency Eject hole and push in until loading tray opens. Pull tray out.

Figure 3.Using Emergency Eject

Handling Media

DVD media is sensitive to dust and fingerprints. Carefully handle media by its edges only. If a DVD movie skips or hangs during playback, clean the media. Most DVD video playback issues are media-related and can be remedied by proper handling and care of media.

Cleaning Media

Try to avoid touching the read area (underside) of the disc as dirt and smears will degrade the disc accessing speed.

If the disc becomes dirty wipe it with a damp soft cloth. Avoid cleaning in a circular motion, but rather from the inner side outward.

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TROUBLESHOOTING ??? SD-R5272

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SPECIFICATIONS ???SD-R5272

General

Interface:ATAPI

Applicable Write Format

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW

Applicable Formats - Read:

DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+RDL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM,

CD-DA, CD+G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW

Note: All DVD/CD formats, except CD-Red Book (audio), require additional application specific software and/or hardware. The drive is capable of reading these data formats. However, in order to run applications that use these formats, you must first have the required software and/or hardware.

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Performance

Rotational Speed

* Free firmware upgrade available that boost DVD-R write speed from 12X to 16X.

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Power

DC Voltage and Current Requirements 5V, 12V 5%

The SD-R5272 DVD Writeable drive has been certified by the following regulatory agencies:

???UL 1950

???CSA C22.2 No. 950

???TUV (EN60950I)

???CE standard

???DHHS 21 CFR Sub-Chapter J

???FDA CFR21, EN60825

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DRIVE CONNECTORS ???SD-R5272

Figure 1.SD-R5272 DVD Rewriteable Drive Rear Panel - Connectors

CAUTION: Severe damage to the Drive circuits may occur if power cable is plugged in upside-down with power ON.

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Table 1.Interface Pin Assignments

INTERFACE PIN ASSIGNMENT

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