ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Portable 8X DVD Burner with M-DISC Installation Guide

: June 11, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Portable 8X DVD Burner with M-DISC
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Product Setting up the Optical Drive Stand
Installing the external Optical Drive
Setting
Support
Safety Guidelines
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Manufacturer
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Portable 8X DVD Burner with M-DISC

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Product Information

The product is an external optical drive with various models available including SDRW-08D2S-U, SDRW-08D2S-U LITE, SDRW-08U5S-U, SDRW-08U7M-U, SDRW- 08U8M-U, SDRW-08U9M-U, SBC-06D2X-U, SBW-06D2X-U, SBW-06D5H-U, BW-16D1H-U, BW- 16D1H-U PRO, and BW-16D1X-U. The installation and bundled cables may differ between models.

Product Usage Instructions

Installing the External Optical Drive

Refer to the installation methods provided in the user manual and select the one that matches your model.
Connect the cables as per the instructions provided for your model.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the Bundled Y-Cable

Connect the Y-cable to your optical drive as per the instructions provided for your model.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the Bundled USB Cable and Power Adapter

Connect the USB cable and power adapter as per the illustration provided in the user manual.
After connecting the cables and power, push the power switch to the ON position to power on your optical drive.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Product Setting up the Optical Drive Stand

Refer to the instructions provided in the user manual for your model to set up the optical drive stand.

Support

For more information on your external optical drive, please refer to the support page at https://www.asus.com/support.

Model

SDRW-08D2S-U / SDRW-08D2S-U LITE / SDRW-08U5S-U / SDRW-08U7M-U / SDRW-08U8M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U / SBW-06D5H-U / BW-16D1H-U / BW- 16D1H-U PRO / BW-16D1X-U

Installing the external Optical Drive

The installation and bundled cables of your optical drive may differ between models, please refer to the following installation methods and select the one that most suits your model.

Using the bundled USB Type-C® cable

_ Models: _SDRW-08U8M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBW-06D5H-U

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Connect the USB Type-C® connector on the bundled cable to a USB Type-C® port on your computer.
Connect the bundled cable to your optical drive.
- NOTE: This connector and port may vary between models.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open 3. the optical drive tray.

Using the bundled Y-Cable

_ Models: _SDRW-08D2S-U / SDRW-08D2S-U LITE / SDRW-08D6S-U / SDRW-08U5S-U / SDRW-08U7M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U / SBW-06D5H-U / SDR- 08B1-U

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Connect the USB connector A on the Y-cable to a USB port on your computer. (optional) Connect the USB connector B to another USB port for additional power if your computer’s USB port does not provide enough power through the USB connector A , resulting in the optical drive not functioning properly.
- NOTE: USB connector B is only used for additional power, and cannot be used for data transfer
- If you are using a Blu-ray optical disc drive, please ensure to connect both USB connectors ( A and B ) to USB ports on your computer.
- You may need to use a USB extension cable (purchased separately) to connect the additional USB connector B if you do not have enough free USB ports on one side of the computer.
Connect the Y-cable to your optical drive.
- NOTE: This connector and port may vary between models.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the bundled USB cable and power adapter

_ Models: _BW-16D1H-U / BW-16D1H-U PRO / BW-16D1X-U

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To connect the USB cable and power adapter please refer to the illustration below. After the cables and power have been connected, push the power switch to the ON position 8 to power on your optical drive and press the Eject button 7 (For Windows only) to open the optical drive tray.

Setting

Setting up the optical drive stand (on selected models)

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Models: BW-16D1H-U / BW-16D1H-U PRO
Models: SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U

Support

For more information on your external optical drive, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support.

Safety Guidelines

Do not place damaged discs inside the device. A damaged disc may break while in use and damage the device.
Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt to disassemble the drive.
Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment. A drastic change in temperature is harmful to the device.
Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove any disc in it.
Prevent liquids or any metal from getting into the device, If this situation occurs, contact your retailer for help.
Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to wipe it. You may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to easily wipe it from the device.
Do not turn off the computer while the device is in reading or writing mode.
Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold environment, especially during cold seasons. Wait until the discs have reached room temperature.
Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Product Name	Model Name	Input rating
External Slim Optical Drive	SDR-08B1-U A, SDRW-08D2S-U,

SDRW-08U5S-U, SDRW-08U7M-U, SDRW-08U8M-U, SDRW-08U9M-U, SBC-06D2X-U, SBW- 06D2X-U| 5V, 2.0A
External Slim Blu-ray Drive| SBW-06D5H-U| 5V, 2.0A
External H/H Optical Drive

| BW-16D1H-U, BW-16D1X-U| 12V, 3.0A

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

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FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077

Responsible Party: Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555

hereby declares that the product

Product Name	Model Name	Input rating

External Slim Optical Drive

| SDRW-08D2S-U, SDRW-08U5S-U, SDRW-08U7M-U, SDRW-08U8M-U, SDRW-08U9M-U, SBC- 06D2X-U,

SBW-06D2X-U

|

5V, 2.0A

External Slim Blu-ray Drive| SBW-06D5H-U| 5V, 2.0A
External H/H Optical Drive| BW-16D1H-U, BW-16D1X-U| 12V, 3.0A

Compliance statement

These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

These devices may not cause harmful interference.
these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related UKCA Directives. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support

Manufacturer

Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Address, City: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan
Authorized Representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
City Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen
Country: Germany
Authorized Representative in United Kingdom: ASUSTEK (UK) LIMITED
City Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England
Country: United Kingdom