INTRODUCTION – SD-R6012 General Features Reads and records digital data on DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/-RW discs CD-R/-RW disc write/rewrite at 16X/10X DVD-R/-RW disc write/rewrite at 1X/1X 3-way Disc Eject (eject button, software, emergency eject hole) Average Random Access Time 95ms DVD-ROM...
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DVD-RW (Ver 1.1, 1.2) CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio), CD-R, CD-RW Front Panel Figure 1.SD-R6012 DVD Writeable Drive Front Panel Load disc using tray. Loading Tray Busy The LED lights green or amber when the drive is operating (LED is amber when drive is writing.)
Toshiba's SD-R6012 drive does not require any unique device drivers for Windows '98/2000/XP/NT. After installing your drive and re-booting, your system should recognize your drive. Win '98/2000/XP/NT Operating Systems support all Toshiba's ATAPI drives natively. If you prefer using DOS, download the ATAPI driver from our web site.
USING THE DVD Rewriteable Drive – SD-R6012 Drive Operation Inserting Media To insert media perform the following steps: 1. Open the drive's loading tray by pressing the Eject Button and pulling out the tray. 2. Place media disc into drive's loading tray, and lightly press down on the inner portion of the disc.
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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 as shown in the picture below. 3. Loading tray will open/eject. Handling Media CD/DVD media is sensitive to dust and fingerprints. Carefully handle media by its edges only. Cleaning Media Try to avoid touching the read area (underside) of the disc as dirt and smears will degrade the disc accessing speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING – SD-R6012 Problem Disc tray cannot be opened Drive is not recognized by system Drive is not recognized by system during Boot process, recognized Operating System (i.e. XP, Win2000, Win98, Win NT, etc.) BUSY Indicator LED flashes slowly BUSY Indicator LED is constantly...
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Reliability MTBF Power ON Hours ON/OFF Cycles Number of Access Operating Duty Cycle MTTR Environmental Ambient Temperature Operating Storage Shipping Temperature Gradient Operating Storage/Shipping Relative Humidity Operating Storage/Shipping Vibration Operating (5 to 500 Hz) (read) Operating (5 to 500Hz) (write) Non-operating (10 to 500Hz) Transporting (with packing) (10 to 25 Hz)
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Regulatory The SD-R6012 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...
Drive Connectors –SD-R6012 Figure 1.SD-R6012 DVD Writeable Drive Rear Panel – Connector A 50-pin ATAPI interface connector is found at the rear of the SD-R6012 DVD rewriteable ATAPI drive. Connecting cable should use Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Limited KX14- Connector 50Series L or equivalent connector.