EXP Computer CDS-620, CDS-820 User Manual

PCMCIA

Portable Multimedia Kit

Installation Manual

CDS-940/940E
CDS-420/421
CDS-620/621

EXP COMPUTER, INC.

EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS.

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workmanship for full one year from the date of purchase of the products.

This warranty is void if the product is damaged by abnormal or improper use or by accident, abuse or if
any attempt to repair or modify the product without authorization from EXP. Your sales receipt or invoice,
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which in its opinion is defective.

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Copyright 88 1996
EXP Computer, Inc. and EXP Memory Products.

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1.30 Edition, March 1996

TRADEMARKS

SystemSoft is a registered trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
CardSoft is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies, Ltd.
Databook is a registered trademark of Databook Inc.
Cardtalk is a trademark of Databook Inc.
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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................. 1

FEATURES...................................................................... 1

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS............................................ 2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................. 7

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95.................. 8

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR DOS/WINDOWS 3.1 ........ 11

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION.......................................... 11

CDS-420/940E/621 MANUAL INSTALLATION................ 13

CDS-940 MANUAL INSTALLATION................................15

CDS-940 TROUBLE SHOOTING.............................................. 17

CDS-420/940E/620/621 TROUBLE SHOOTING....................... 19

USING THE PCMCIA CD-ROM................................................. 21

SETTING UP YOUR SOFTWARE.................................... 21

HOW TO PLAY AUDIO CD .............................................. 22

PCMCIA SOFTWARE INFORMATION...................................... 23

POWER SAVING...................................................................... 28

INTRODUCTION

The Portable Multimedia Kit is composed of a PCMCIA CD-ROM drive and a Sound Module. Compliant
with PCMCIA 2.1, the CD-ROM can connect to any computer with a PCMCIA slot. The Sound Module,
with its real 16-bit stereo CD sound quality can play high-fidelity CD-quality audio. The Sound Module
has a built-in microphone, speaker, and volume control, and for your convenience, there are external
jacks for microphone and speaker. You may use the CD-ROM separately or together with the PCMCIA
Sound by following the easy-to-use software installation guide. This is the simplest way to economically
and completely upgrade your notebook computer to a full multimedia version.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook or desktop computer with a PCMCIA 2.1 Type I, II or III slot

2. MS-DOS Version 6.0 or later

3. Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 3.11 or Windows 95

FEATURES

CD-ROM

§ Complies with PCMCIA 2.1 Standard

§ Easy-to-install device driver software

§ No external power supply required for CDS-

940/940E, CDS-420 and CDS-620

§ Type I PCMCIA Card - 85.6 x 54.0 x 3.3 mm

§ Motorized front tray loading, no caddie required

16 bit, 44.1 kHz sampling Audio output with front
volume control

§ Complies with MPC 2

§ Size:
CDS-940/940E - 245 x 150 x 48 mm
CDS-420/421/620/621 - 164 x 250 x 50 mm

§ Weight:
CDS-940/940E - 1.45 Kg (3.2lb)

CDS-420/421/620/621 - 1.35Kg (3lb)

Sound Module

§ True 16 bit stereo sound module

§ Built-in speaker (Mono) No additional external

speaker required

§ Build-in microphone (Mono), no additional
external microphone required

§ Stereo line-in jack. This jack may connect to
audio output (3.5mm stereo plug) from the CD­ROM drive.

§ Stereo output external speaker jack (3.5 mm
stereo plug)

§ Data transfer rate:

CDS-940/940E - 300 Kbytes/sec
CDS-420/421 - 600Kbytes/sec

CDS-620/621 - 900Kbytes/sec

§ Memory Buffer
CDS-940/940E - 64KBytes
CDS-420/421/620/621 - 256KBytes

§ MSCDEX compatible

Supports CD-DA, CD-ROM
mode 1 and 2, CD-XA, and
Multi-session Photo CD

Data integrity 1 error in 10

-16

bits

§ Microphone input jack (3.5mm stereo plug)

§ 20-voice stereo FM synthesis

§ ADPCM and ESPCM decompression

§ Adjustable volume control by S/W or manually

§ Easy to carry pocket sized sound module:

Size: 75x 45x 16 mm

Weight ≤ 100g

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel of the CDS-940/940E DRIVE

•• Disc Tray:

This disc tray is used to insert the compact disc.

‚‚ Headphone Jack:

3.5 mm audio headphone jack.

ƒƒ Activity LED:

This LED will blink when the drive is accessing the disc.

„„ Headphone Volume Control Knob:

This rotary knob is used to adjust the headphone jack volume.

…… Load /Eject Button:

This button is used to load/eject the Disc Tray.

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Rear panel of the CDS-940/940E DRIVE

•• Interface Connector:

This interface connector is used to connect the CD-ROM drive
with the PCMCIA interface card.

‚‚ Audio Output Jacks:

Left and right channel audio output for connection to external
speakers or Line-in jack of the Sound Module.

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FRONT panel of the CDS-420/421/620/621 DRIVE

•• Disc Tray:

This disc tray is used to insert the compact disc.

‚‚ Load/Stop button:

• Press this button to load the disc tray.

• When playing an Audio CD, pressing this button will put it into the stop state.

ƒƒ Power Indicator:

• This indicator will light with a green LED when the power is on.

• This LED will blink when battery power is low.

„„ Play/Skip (option): (for CD Audio operation only)
…… Headphone Volume Control Knob:

This rotary knob is used to adjust the volume of the headphone jack.

†† Power On/Busy LED:

This LED will light with a green LED when power is on.
This LED will blink when the drive is accessing the disc.

‡‡ Headphone Jack:

3.5 mm audio headphone jack.

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REAR PANEL OF THE CDS-420/421/620/621 DRIVE

•• Interface Connector:

This interface connector connects to the PCMCIA interface card.

‚‚ DC in Jack:

This jack connects to the AC adapter.

ƒƒ Line out Jack:

This jack outputs audio signal to an amplifier.

„„ DC +5V Source Switch

This switch selects DC +5V power source for the CD-ROM drive.
There are two sources to choose from - PC direct or DC/battery. The CDS-420 and CDS-620 only

need +5V, therefore, if your PC can supply 1A +5V from PCMCIA slot, you should be able to use
the CD-ROM without external power by setting the switch to “PC”, otherwise, you need to set the
switch to ”DC/BATT” to use the external power source. The CDS-421 and CDS-621 need DC +12V,
therefore, AC adapter or batteries are necessary even the +5V is supplied by PC.

Model Power Source for CD-ROM Switch Setting

CDS-420 +5V PC Direct PC
CDS-420 +5V External Power DC/BATT
CDS-421 +5V PC Direct, +12V External PC
CDS-421 +5V and +12V External DC/BATT
CDS-620 +5V PC Direct PC
CDS-620 +5V External Power DC/BATT
CDS-621 +5V PC Direct, +12V External PC
CDS-621 +5V and +12V External DC/BATT

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SOUND MODULES

•• Built-in Speaker:

This built-in 28 mm speaker is a MONO sound speaker.

‚‚ Volume Control Knob:

This knob is used to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker and
the external headphone jack.

ƒƒ External Headphone Jack:

This is used to connect to a headphone or a self-powered external
speaker with a standard 3.5 mm stereo plug. When using with an
external headphone or speaker, the built-in speaker will be
disabled.

„„ External Microphone Jack:

This jack is used to connect to an external microphone with a
standard 3.5 mm plug. When using with an external microphone,
the built-in speaker will be disabled.

(Note: This jack is designed for condenser type microphones only.

Do not use a magnetic type microphone.)

…… Stereo Line-in Jack:

This jack is used to connect with the another audio source. For
example, audio output from CD-ROM Drive when playing the CD
audio.

†† Built-in Microphone
‡‡ Sound Module Cable:

This 15-pin cable connects to the PCMCIA interface card.

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