SBW-S1 PRO External USB DVD / Blu-ray Writer With Sound Card User Guide
E10236 First Edition April 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2. Overview......................................................................................................................................... 4 Package contents......................................................................................................................... 4 System requirements.................................................................................................................. 4 Specifications summary...............
1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The ASUS SBW-S1 PRO is the world’s first optical drive to have a built-in sound card that provides 7.1-channel audio output and a headphone amplifier. It delivers clear and precise sound for those who seek truly immersive audio and video entertainment experiences. 1.2 Package contents Main drive Driver CD Quick Start Guide Safety Notice USB 2.0 cable Adapter Power cord* Y-splitter audio cable * Type and quantity may vary regionally.
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1.5 Getting to know your device Front view 16 16 Rear view No. 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Items Description 1 Power on/off button Press the button to switch on/off the device. 2 Power indicator The LED will light up when powered on. 3 Eject button Press the button to eject the optical disc. 4 Headphone out port Connect your headphone to this port.
16 1 2 2. 3 4 5 6 Setting up your device Step 1: Connecting to your computer 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 the Connect the type A USB connector of the bundled USB 2.0 cable to11your computer, and Micro-B connector to the optical drive. 2. Connect the adapter to the main drive. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the adapter and plug the other end into a wall socket. USB 2.0 1 USB 2.0 1.
Step 3: Connecting output devices There are three options to connect output devices. A. Connecting stereo headphones B. Connecting powered analog speaker systems Connecting 2-channel speakers NOTE: You can use the bundled Y-splitter cable if needed. C. Connecting 7.1 or 5.1-channel speakers 7.1-channel speakers 1 2 7 USB 2.0 8 5.
Step 4: Configuring the audio settings On Windows® OS Follow these steps to configure the audio settings: 1. Go to Control Panel and click Sound. 1 2. Select ASUS XONAR S1 and click Set Default to set ASUS XONAR S1 as the default audio output.
NOTE: Skip the following steps when using a headphone. 3. If you want to connect your device to multi-channel speakers, click Configure to set up your speaker. 3 4. Choose the appropriate configuration according to the type of your speaker. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
On Mac OS Follow these steps to configure the audio settings: 1. Click Go on the control bar then select Utilities. 1 2. Double-click Audio MIDI Setup.
3. From the Audio MIDI Setup screen, select Speaker. 4. Select an output format according to your speakers. 5. Click Configure speakers and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
3. Using your device 3.1 Installing CyberLink Media Suite on Windows® OS CyberLink Media Suite is an all-in-one multimedia suite that includes the following four utilities: • PowerDVD 12* • Power2Go 8 • PowerBackup 2.5* • InstantBurn 5* * Only available on SBW-S1 PRO NOTE: Click on the right-upper corner of the Media Suite screen to see the detailed instructions on how to use CyberLink Media Suite. To install CyberLink Media Suite on your computer: 1. Power on your device. 2.
3.2 Playing an audio or video disc on Windows® OS While your system is on, insert an audio or video disc into the optical drive bezel with the label side up. PowerDVD 12 will play the audio or video disc automatically. If your disc is not played automatically, click Computer then double-click the drive icon to play the audio or video disc using PowerDVD 12. NOTES: • Refer to section 3.1 Installing CyberLink Media Suite on Windows® OS on how to install PowerDVD 12.
3.3 Burning files to disc on Windows® OS Burning data to CD/DVD using Power2Go 8 To burn data to CD/DVD using Power2Go 8 1. While your system is on, insert a blank disc into the optical drive bezel with the label side up. 2. Click Burn data to CD/DVD from the AutoPlay window. 3. Click an icon to create a data disc. NOTE: Click on the right-upper corner of the Power2Go screen to see the detailed instructions on how to use Power2Go 8.
3.4 Playing a disk and burning files on Mac OS Checking if your Mac has detected the ODD 1. Click Go on the control bar then select Utilities. 2. Double-click Disk Utility. You can find the optical drive in the list. Playing a disc 1. Insert a disc that contains files. A disc icon appears on the desktop when you insert a disc. 2. Double-click the disc icon to play the disc. To eject the disc, right-click the disc icon then select Eject [Disc Name]. NOTE: The Eject button does not work on Mac OS.
Burning files 1. A menu will pop-up when you insert a blank disc. Select an action and click OK. 2. A disc icon will be created on your desktop. 3. Click on the disc icon to open the disc burning application. 4. Drag the files that you wish to burn into the application. 5. Click Burn. NOTES: • Mac OS supports DVD burning and playback. • Mac OS supports burning to a Blu-ray disc. You need to purchase third-party software if you want to play movies from Blu-ray discs.
4. Troubleshooting 1. I cannot install the driver in my PC. a) Ensure that you have connected SBW-S1 PRO properly to the USB port of your computer and powered it on. b) Ensure that your computer has Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1 installed. c) Restart your computer. 2. My computer failed to detect the external optical drive. a) Shut down your computer. b) Ensure that the USB cable and the power adapter are connected properly, the device is powered on, and the LED light up.
