Panasonic KXL-783M User Manual

Panasonic

8X PORTABLE CD-ROM Player

Model No.

KXL-783M

Operating Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic 8X PORTABLE CD-ROM Player KXL-783M.

WARNING

•The power source voltage of the AC adaptor is listed on the nameplate. Plug the AC adaptor only into an outlet with the proper voltage.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

CAUTION

•When you operate this equipment, the mains socket-outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

•To prevent the SCSI interface connector from static electricity damage, before you touch it, discharge any static electricity from your hands by touching a grounded metal surface, such as the screw on the plate cover of an electrical outlet.

CAUTION FOR LASER

This product utilizes a laser. Use of control, adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Laser diode properties

Material Laser output Less than 52.65 pW Wave length Emission duration

(This output is the value measured at the distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface.)

The serial number of this unit may be found on the label located at the bottom of the unit. Write this number below and keep this book along with your proof of purchase to serve

as a permanent record of your purchase or for future reference. For warranty service you may be required to show your proof of purchase records.

MODEL NO. KXL-783M NAME OF DEALER

SERIAL NO.

GaAIAs

790 nm Continuous

DATE OF PURCHASE

FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES ONLY

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local

regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use

only the recommended shield interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate this device.

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•Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Deeper Products, Inc.

Spatializer® and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper

Products, Inc.

• FWB, CD-ROM ToolKIt™, CDT Remote™ and the FWB logo are trademarks of FWB Software, LLC.

•Apple, PowerBook, Macintosh, QuickTime, AppleLink, Finder and Apple logo are

trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

•Adobe Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe System, Inc., which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

LTD.

Features:

*8X external CD-ROM drive (transfer rate Max. 1200 KB/s with AC

adaptor).

► Operates on a compact lightweight universal voltage AC adaptor

([^ P. 9), optional rechargeable battery (KXL-D30) (o^ P. 27) or six (6)

“AA ” size alkaline batteries (not suppUed) {(@r P. 30).

' Can be connected to a PowerBook with supplied SCSI cable {(ßr P. 10). ' Can be connected to a Desktop Macintosh with purchase of SCSI cable

(D-sub25 pin <-> half-pitch 50 pin) for Macintosh (o^ P. 11).

' Both CD-ROM and audio CD can be played when connected to your

Macintosh (m’ P. 19).

► Can be used as a portable personal audio CD player (o^ P. 17).

* Supports CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA (Audio CD), Photo CD

(Multisession compatible), CD Extra.

*SPATIALIZER delivers 3-Dlmenslonal stereo surround sound.

Expands the sound from two conventionai speakers.

*PC sound can be heard through the built-in stereo speakers of the

player with the supplied stereo audio cable connected (isr P. 25).

► SCSI-2 Software Command compatible. ► Can be used as Boot Device-System Startup from CD-ROM P. 21).

Important:

■ Please use CD-ROMs with the marking below.

n COMPACT

Please use audio CDs with the marking below.

n COMPACT

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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Before Use

Preparation & Connection

Operation

Using Battery

Accessories

Precautions .......................................................6

Part Names.........................................................7

Connecting the AC adaptor..............................9

Connecting the Player to Macintosh .... 10

For PowerBook.............................................10

For Desktop Macintosh

Software Installation

Before installing software .................................12

Installation.....................................................13

Inserting/Removing a CD

Using the Player Independently

Playing an audio CD.....................................17

Using the Player with Macintosh

Playing a CD-ROM Starting up Macintosh from a CD-ROM . . 21

Playing an audio CD.....................................21

Listening to PC sound through the player . 25

Details of CD-ROM ToolKit ..............................26

Using Rechargeable Battery (option).... 27

Installing rechargeable battery Charging rechargeable battery

Refreshing rechargeable battery..................29

Replacing rechargeable battery

Using Alkaline Batteries (not supplied) . . 30

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Troubleshooting &Maintenance

Technical

Information

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

SCSI ID Number and Terminator Setting . . 37

Specifications..............................................38

End-User License Agreement

Index.............................................................42

Option...............................................back cover

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■ Accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are included with the player. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

AC adaptor((or P. 9)

^The Model No. of AC

adaptor is written on the

s bottom of the player,

Precautions

Setup disk

(0^ P. 12, 13) [Before opening

the packet, please read P. 40.]

SCSI cable

{for PowerBook)

{(Sr P. 10)

•Operating instructions

•Warranty card

•Do not place heavy objects on the player.

• Do not shake or subject to intense vibration.

Audio cable

P. 25)

•Keep disc cover closed to protect from dust.

•Do not play CD-ROM/audio CD while transporting.

• Do not use near any appliance that may cause vibration.

• Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Especially do not leave it in a hot automobile.

Top/Sidé view

Built-in speakers (et P. 17, 25)

Disc cover ((BT P. 16)

LOCK switch ((BT P. 16)

Locks the disc cover by

moving the Lock switch toward the rear of the player.

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OPEN button (G5r P. 16)

opens the disc cover.

Display ((BT P. 8)

VOLUME control {[E^ P. 17)

Adjusts the volume of the built-in speakers or headphones

(not supplied) attached to the

PHONES jack (0~10).

MI/CHG

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(PLAY/PAUSE/CHARGE button)

Starts/pauses audio CD playback

(o^ P.17,18) or charges the optional rechargeable battery by pressing this button ([B^ P. 28).

Rear/Bottom view

MODE button {(^ P. 18) O M-4 (Reverse skip/search n

button) (Q3r P. 18) S£.

(Forward skip/search ^

button) (E^ P. 18) o LINE IN jack (et P. 25) |-

Connects the supplied audio cable.

PHONES jack [(^] {(^ P. 17, 25)

Connects your headphones or external speaker system (not supplied).

SPATIALIZER effect switch ((®- P. 17, 25)

Adjusts the 3-0 sound effect level.

■ (STOP button) (o^ P. 16, 18, 19)

Battery cover (t^ P. 27, 29, 30)

DIP switch {(^ P. 37)

Sets the SCSI ID number. Sets the terminator ON or OFF.

DC IN jack

[DC IN 13V

(ET P. 9)

RESET switch P. 31)

Press this if buttons/switches do not function.

POWER switch [POWER 6/1 ]

(ET P. 17, 19)

Turns the power on/off.

SCSI interface connector [O- SCSI]

Connects the SCSI cable {ET P. 10, 11).

Display messages

Message/Indication

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-AUDIO DISC ONLY-

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Description

The dise cover is open.

When CD-ROM is inserted, a message “on” is displayed. While CD-ROM or audio CD is first being recognized, “on” blinks.

CD is not inserted, or the inserted CD is not recognized because either the CD is placed with the label side facing down, or it is damaged, dirty, wet, etc.

When CD-ROM data is being transferred, a blinking message “BUSY” appears.

With a CD-ROM {Data CD) inserted in the player, if you

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press r I. 0-0 Of O - a blinking message “AUDIO DISC ONLY” appears. These buttons function

only for stand alone audio CD playback.

•Displayed when an audio CD is recognized.

• ¿is pressed when an audio CD is being played on the player.

Pressing q changes the audio CD playback mode. This button functions only for stand alone audio CD playback.

The modes are outlined below.

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► [ ONE ] ------------------► [ ALL ]

(Repeats one track)

(Repeats all tracks)

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— (Normal mode) ^

rs nd

rand

(Repeats at random)

When the battery is low, this blinking indication appears.

This blinking indication appears while the rechargeable

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battery (option) is being charged.

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Connect the supplied AC adaptor.

Caution:

•Use only the supplied AC adaptor, since other adaptors could dannage the player.

Note:

• If the player is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the AC adaptor from both the player and AC outlet to save power consumption. {Approximately 1 W of power is consumed when the player is OFF and the AC adaptor is connected with

120 V outlet.)

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■ Power Save Function:

The player enters the Power Save mode under the following conditions to save power. While in the lower consumption mode the laser and spindle motor turn off.

•When using with Macintosh, and no command is sent to the player from the Macintosh for more than 4 minutes. (The player automatically re-activates when it receives a command from the Macintosh.)

•When using the player independently, the player is paused, and no button of the player

is pressed for more than 4 minutes. (The player automatically re-activates when a button on the player is pressed.)

For PowerBook

Note:

•Use only the supplied SCSI cable with this player.

^ Make sure both the player and the PowerBook are off.

Note:

• Make sure that the terminator is set to ON ((BT P. 37).

Disconnecting SCSi cabie from PowerBook:

Hold the part A of the SCSI cable and pull it outward.

Note:

• Do not pull on the SCSI cable.

For Desktop Macintosh

For connection, a commercial SCSI cable for Macintosh is required.

Cautions for a SCSI cable:

•Use a shielded SCSI cable of 1 m (3.2 ft.) or shorter.

• Plug D-Sub25 pin end into Desktop Macintosh and the half-pitch 50 pin end into the player.

First make sure both the player and the Desktop Macintosh are off.

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(not supplied) •Make sure that the terminator is

set to ON {{sr P. 37).

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■ Daisy chain connection:

You can connect this player to other SCSI devices (up to seven devices). Make sure that each SCSI device has different SCSI ID number. For the setting of SCSI ID number and terminator of this player, refer to “SCSI ID Number and Terminator Setting” (ET P.37). Since the player has only one SCSI connector, it must be the last device in the daisy chain. In this case, set the terminator to ON.

Before installing software

To use the player with your Macintosh, you must install driver software on your Macintosh.

Make sure that you have connected the player to your Macintosh, then turn on the player and your Macintosh.

System requirement

The Setup disk can be used only in Macintosh with a 3.5" floppy disk drive.

Hardware and Software requirements are:

•Macintosh Plus or later

•System 6.0.4 or later {System 7 or later is recommended)

•4 MB of RAM or greater (More is helpful)

•Disk caching requires 1.5 MB of free contiguous hard disk space {More is helpful)

Making back-up copy

Before installation, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original in a safe place. To make a back-up copy, refer to your Macintosh manual.

Disabling old CD-ROM device driver

Before installation, you must disable any previously installed CD-ROM device driver

software on your Macintosh to load and activate this software smoothly. To disable Apple’s or any third-party device driver, simply drag the file from the System folder and restart your Macintosh.

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Installation

Notes:

•Before proceeding with the installation, restart your Macintosh with all Extensions

off, making sure to disable any virus protection software.

•The installation will place Foreign File Access, Audio CD Access, High Sierra File

Access, and ISO 9660 File Access into the Extensions Folder inside your System

Folder. If these files have already been placed into the Folder, they will be re-written.

Insert the supplied Setup disk into the floppy drive.

The CD-ROM Toolkit window will automatically appear.

“Read Me for Panasonic” File describes the information which is not mentioned in this manual. Please read it when it is necessary.

2 Double click the “CD-ROM ToolKir'^ Installer” icon.

The CD-ROM Toolkit Installer dialog will appear.

0 Ciick [Continue].

The following screen will appear.

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Easy Install, Custom Install or Remove can be selected.

Click I Easy Install I and select which you want.

Easy Install Custom Install . .Only the files you specify will be installed.

Remove ........

(Select Folder] . .A destination folder for CD-ROM Toolkit can be specified. (Quit)

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All files relating to CD-ROM Toolkit that on the Setup disk will

be installed.

.Any installed CD-ROM Toolkit will be removed.

Installation will be stopped.

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Click [ InstalT).

The following screen will appear.

Pleave perton&lize your copy of CD-ROM ToolKit'":

Nome: Please enter your name

Organizotlon: [inter your organization's name

Serial Serial Number from back of disk

g Personalize CD-ROM ToolKit if you are running it for the first time.

Name, Organization and Serial # “M53006585" must be entered.

Click [OK].

The following message will appear.

Installation was successful. If you are finished, ciick Quit to ieaue the Instatier. if you wish to

perform additional installations, click Continue.

□

[ Cancel

Continue ]

If you click [Continue], return to “CD-ROM ToolKit™ Installer" screen

P. 13).

y Click iolml.

g Restart your computer.

The original Setup disk will be ejected automatically.

Note:

•Store the original Setup disk in a safe place.

0 Open the Control Panel from Apple (||) Menu.

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