Panasonic KXL-810A User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Portable CD-ROM

Player KXL-810A.

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 Wave length

AlGaAs Less than 48.5 pW 785 nm

Emission duration Continuous

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

y^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-810A

SERIAL NO.

_________________________________________________________

NAME OF DEALER

DATE OF PURCHASE

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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 user’s authority to operate this device.

•Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Photo CD is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company,

•Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc.

•Zip and Jaz are trademarks of Iomega Corporation.

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

It is granted from Microsoft Corporation to use Microsoft ® Windows ® Screen Shots. Specifications given in these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice. © KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. 1997

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■ Features:

•20X Speed external CD-ROM player (transfer rate Max. 3000 KB/s when

connected to a desktop computer using a commercial SCSI board or Max. 2700 KB/s when connected to a notebook/desktop computer using the supplied interface card).*'

• Operates on universal voltage AC adaptor (g^ P. 13), rechargeable

battery (option) (isr P. 27), six (6) '‘AA” size alkaline batteries (not supplied) or power from a computer (via PCMCIA Type II card slot *^)

([1^ P. 29).

• Can be connected to a notebook/desktop computer which has PCMCIA card slot with supplied interface card and cable {\s^ P. 14).

• Can be connected to a desktop computer with purchase of SCSI board and SCSI cable (or P.16).

• Can be connected to a Zip or Jaz drives when used with a notebook/

desktop computer which has PCMCIA card slot with purchase of SCSI cable and SCSI changer adaptor P. 15).

• Both CD-ROM and audio CD can be played when attached to your computerP.20).

• Can be used independently as an audio CD player (or P. 18).

• Supports CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, Photo CD (Multisession),

CD-i*\ VIDEO CD CD Extra.

*' Performance will vary based on computer specifications. All performance specifica

tions are based on use with AC adaptor. ‘^PCMCIA Type 11 card slot is referred to as a PCMCIA card slot in this manual. *^To playback CD-i or VIDEO CD, software or hardware MPEG decoding capability is

required in the computer.

Important:

■ Please use CD-ROMs with the marking below.

COMPACT

Please use audio CDs with the marking below.

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Table of Contents

Before Use

Preparation & Connection

Operation

Using Other Powers

Accessories Precautions Part Names

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Preparation................................................

For notebook / desktop computer with

PCMCIA card slot (interface card) . .

For desktop computer with SCSI board

Inserting / Removing a CD

Using the Player Independently ....

Playing an audio CD

Using the Player with Computer ....

Playing a CD-ROM Playing an audio CD

Insertion / Removal of the interface card

Using Alkaline Batteries (not supplied) . . 25

Using Rechargeable Battery (option).... 27

Installing / Removing rechargeable battery 27 Charging rechargeable battery

Using the Power from a Computer

(through the Interface Card)

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13 14

14 16

21 21

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Technical

^Information

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

SCSI ID Number and Terminator Setting . . 36

Specifications..................................................37

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Option / Recommended Products

End-User License Agreement........................40

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

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Accessories

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

□ AC adaptor

{(ET P. 13)

rihe Model No.

of AC adaptor is written on the bottom of the player.

□ Setup disk

(ii^ P. 14) [Before opening the packet, please read P. 40.]

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Precautions

General

Do not disassemble the player and do not repair yourself, or it may cause electrical shock hazard, or a laser may damage your eyes.

Do not store or use the player in a dusty, humid, oily environment, or under damp or moist conditions.

Do not turn up the volume too high, when using the headphones.

Do not leave the player in direct sunlight, near a heat source or especially in a hot automobile.

Do not use the headphones or do not operate the switches/buttons while riding a vehicle.

When the player has been moved from a cold place to warm place, it may damp or moist. Leave the player for about 1 hour before using.

Keep magnetic objects away from the player.

Do not insert any foreign metal object inside the player.

Do not drop or jar the player. Do not touch the pins/terminals of

the interface card and cable.

Do not touch the lens. If noise is heard from radio or TV,

move the player 2 m (about 6 ft.) away from the radio or TV.

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Precautions

AC Adaptor

Do not plug-in or remove the AC adaptor using wet hands.

Make sure the AC outlet or cord for the AC adaptor does not exceed the limit of their electrical

ratings.

Make sure the prongs of AC adaptor are fully inserted into the AC outlet.

Do not damage the AC adaptor by scratching or modifying, or bending its prongs.

Do not use the AC adaptor under the following conditions. —when it is damaged —when there is smoke or strange

smell

—when an abnormal sound is

heard

Use only the supplied AC adaptor (isg^ P. 6).

Periodically remove the dust from

the prongs of AC adaptor. Only use the AC adaptor indoors.

Do not disassemble the AC adaptor.

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Precautions

Alkaline Batteries

To avoid the leakage or corrosion, observe the followings. If leakage or corro sion occurs, replace the batteries immediately with fresh ones.

Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat, or dispose of batteries in fire.

Use only “AA” size alkaline batteries.

Do not install used batteries with new batteries. Do not mix any other kind of batteries with alkaline batteries.

Remove the batteries as soon as

they are used up.

Make sure the polarity (+, -) matches the diagram inside the battery case.

Rechargeable Battery

Use only the optional rechargeable (Ni-Cd) battery (KXL-D32). The nickel cadmium battery you have purchased is recyclable. At the end of

its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Valid in USA only

Do not scratch, smudge, write or label both surfaces of CD.

Do not leave the CD in direct sunlight, near a heat source or especially in a hot automobile.

Ni-Cd

Do not throw or bend CD.

Do not touch the signal side (the side without the label) of CD. Avoid finger prints and scratch while holding it.

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Part Names

Front/Left Side view

Note:

• For the battery case, please refer to the page 25 and 26.

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Front (right corner) / Right Side view

Ml/PC POWER

(PLAY/PAUSE/PC POWER button)

(o®' P. 18, 19, 29)

■ (STOP button) {!^ P. 17, 19, 20)

PHONES jack [(^] (1^ P. 18, 21)

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

VOLUME control P. 18)

Adjusts the volume of the headphones (not supplied) attached

to the PHONES jack (O'-IO).

Rear/Bottom view

Part Names

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Part Names

Display messages

Message/Indication

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Description

The disc 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 using the player connected with the supplied

interface card, you pressed Q O ■

►When using the player connected to a SCSI board, you

pressed , o O •

►When using the player independently with a CD-ROM

inserted in the player, you pressed , q Q’' O ■

•Displayed when an audio CD is recognized,

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

Pressing mooeQ changes the audio CD playback mode. The modes are outlined below.

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This blinking indication appears when the battery or

rechargeable battery is low while being powered from it.

The player is being powered from the computer.

(“on” will blink until the player and computer preparations are complete.)

■iXl blinks when the battery of the computer is low or the

power supply capacity from the computer is not sufficient while being powered from the computer.

With a CD-ROM inserted in the player, if you press «ooeQ, this message appears, P. 33)

► [ ONE ]

(Repeats one track)

— (Normal mode)

-----------------

► [ ALL ]

(Repeats all tracks)

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[ rand ]

(Repeats at random)

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* “PC POWER” is displayed at the upper right hand corner of the display when the player

is being powered from the computer.

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Connecting the AC Adaptor

Connect the supplied AC adaptor.

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Caution:

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

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Notes:

• If the player is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the AC adaptor from the 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

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outlet.)

•The AC adaptor is universal voltage. However, it is designed for use only in the country where it was purchased.

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Preparation

For notebook / desktop computer with PCMCIA

card slot (interface card)

Step 1 Connection

To use the supplied interface card, connect to the supplied interface cable. For connection with the computer, refer to the enclosed Setup Manual.

Disconnecting interface card from interface cable:

While pressing the side tabs of it (0)> pull the interface cable straight (Q).

Caution:

•Do not force the interface cable since this could damage the Interface card or cable.

Step 2 Setting up y^r computer^

To use the player with a computer, you must set up your computer using the supplied

Setup disk.

Please refer to the enclosed Setup Manual.

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Preparation

■ Connection with Zip or Jaz (for Windows ® 95 * only):

You can connect the Zip or Jaz and your computer with PCMCIA card slot using the supplied interface card and cable. The interface cable supplied with the player has a different connector than required by your Zip. The SCSI changer adaptor will allow the

interface cable to connect to your Zip. If necessary you can connect the player and Zip or Jaz using a commercial SCSI cable. For further information, refer to your Zip or Jaz manual.

Example connecting with Zip or Jaz (the player is also connected)

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SCSI changer adaptor (not supplied)

[D-sub 25 pin to half pitch 50 pin (pin type)]-

Interface card

(supplied)

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Interface cable

Zip

— D-sub

25 pin

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- Half pitch 50 pin 5'

(pin type) 3

SCSI cable

(not supplied)

Player

(supplied)

Interface card

(supplied)

Interface cable p

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“"«-I — Jaz

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n Half pitch

—-50 pin

(pin type)

j— Player

Half pitch 50 pin

(pin type)

SCSI cable

(not supplied)

Notes:

•When connecting Zip or Jaz only to the computer; — set the terminator of Zip or Jaz to "ON”.

•When connecting the computer, Zip or Jaz and player; — for proper data transfer, set the terminator of Zip or Jaz to "OFF” and of the

player to "ON” (t^ P. 36).

— power from the computer (osr* P. 29) cannot be supplied when connected with

Zip or Jaz. Use the AC adaptor, alkaline battery or rechargeable battery.

— the supplied interface card allow connecting only one unit of Zip or Jaz between

the computer and the player.

— do not use the same SCSI ID number for both the player and Zip or Jaz.

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* Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95).

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Preparation

For desktop computer with SCSI board

Step 1 Connection

A commercial SCSI board and SCSI cable are required to connect the player to a desktop computer without PCMCIA card slot. For a recommended SCSI board, refer to “Option/ Recommended Products” P. 39). For further information, refer to your SCSI board manual.

First make sure both the player and the desktop computer are off.

Cautions for a SCSI cable:

• Use a shielded SCSI cable of 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or shorter.

•The connector connecting to the player should be half pitch 50 pin (pin type). Refer to your SCSI board manual for the type of the connector connecting to the computer side.

Step 2 Setting up your desktop computer

To use the player with your desktop computer, you must set up your computer. Please

refer to the enclosed Setup Manual.

■ 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” ((B^ P. 36). Since the player has only one SCSI connector, it must be the last device in the daisy chain. In this case, set the terminator of the player to ON (E^ P. 36) and of the other SCSI devices to OFF.

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Inserting /Removing a CD

Inserting a CD

(T) Press Q to open the disc

cover and then raise it.

@ Place a CD onto the disc spindle.

Press on the center of a CD until it locks onto the disc spindle.

(3) Close the disc cover.

Press on the disc cover.

Caution:

• Insert a CD firmly until it locks onto the spindle and then close the disc cover, or CD may spin off the spindle and get damaged.

Removing a CD

Make sure that the POWER/BUSY lamp (green) is not blinking.

the

B) O

press Q to open the disc

cover and then raise it.

@ Carefully remove the CD by

lifting it.

Pressing on the disc spindle, lift the

CD by holding its edge.

(4) Close the disc cover.

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Using the Player Independently

Playing an audio CD

You can listen to the music through your headphones/external speaker system (not supplied) connected to the PHONES jack, The player is not specially designed to be used while walking, etc.

Be sure the VOLUME control is turned down (set to 2—4) before playing an audio CD.

(T) To turn on the player, slide the

POWER switch and hold it until

the POWER/BUSY lamp lights.

■ To turn off the player, slide the power switch, then release it.

POWER/BUSY lannp goes off.

Insert an audio CD (ti^ P. 17).

Elapsed time

Audio CD’s track number

Plug your headphones or

external speaker system (not supplies) into the PHONES jack.

Press Q

Rotate the VOLUME control to adjust the volume.

Note:

• It is recommended that the terminator of the player is set to OFF when using with the alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery. Power consumption can be saved (ir^ P. 36).

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Using the Piayer Independently

Buttons function and operation:

Function

»ttKKMER

Starts/pauses audio CD playback. Stops audio CD playback. Press . Skips to the next track number.

Returns to the beginning of the track being played.

Skips to the previous track number. Advances to your desired point. Keep pressing q . Reverses to your desired point. Repeats the track being played.* * Repeats all tracks.* Press »ooeQ until “ALL” is displayed. Repeats tracks at random.*

* Every time «*^0 is pressed, the mode changes in the following order.

—► [ONE]

---

► [ALL]

---

► [rand]

Press .

Press o once. Press Q once.

Press Q once when the elapsed time is 00:00.

Keep pressing q . Press MoreQ until “ONE” is displayed.

Press «ooeQ until “rand” is displayed.

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► (Normal mode) —

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Notes:

•To cancel the Repeat mode (*), press ■ The mode is returned to Normal mode.

•When the blinking message “on” is displayed, the buttons’^g ’ Ô ’ Ô '

MODE O and cannot be used.

• If the alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery is used, the player will be

automatically turned off after the last track is played when “Normal mode” is selected.

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Using the Player with Computer

Make sure that all the necessary preparation is done (i^P. 13—16, 36) and your computer has been set up properly Setup Manual).

■ Using with the supplied interface card:

Turning on the computer automatically turns on the player.

(T) Turn on the computer,

(2) Insert a CD P. 17).

Using with the SCSI board:

Slide the power switch to turn on the player (isr P. 18).

@ Turn on the computer. @ Insert a CD (d^ P. 17).

Notes:

•When POWER/BUSY lamp is blinking: —Do not open the disc cover. —Do not press . — Do not disconnect the interface card. — Do not turn off the player. — Do not remove the AC adaptor when it is used. — Do not remove the alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery when one of them

is used.

Otherwise, your computer may hang up. If this happened, reset your computer.

• If is displayed on the player’s display when using the player with the alkaline

batteries, rechargeable battery or power from the computer, quickly connect the AC adaptor. Otherwise your computer may hang up.

•If the interface card is used to connect the player and your computer under Windows

95, the computer cannot recognize the player when the player is turned off. To use the player again, reset the computer, or refresh the device manager after turning on the player. Refer to the “Help” file for detailed information (tsr P. 7 in Setup Manual).

•When using the alkaline batteries, rechargeable battery or power from the computer, you may notice the data transfer speed slows and access time increases.

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Using the Player with Computer

Playing a CD-ROM

To use a CD-ROM, refer to the manual or “README” file included with the CD-ROM.

Note:

•Some types of CD-ROMs [game CD-ROM with audio track, CD-Extra, Portfolio CD (Photo CD), etc.] allow you to listen to the sound or music coming from the CD-ROM through the headphones/external speaker system (not supplied) connected to the PHONES jack of the player. Connect tjie headphones/external speaker system (not supplied) with the PHONES

jack of the player. If the LINE IN jack is equipped with the sound system of your computer, connect between the line in jack of the computer and PHONES jack of the player using a commercial audio cable.

Playing an audio CD

You can operate an audio CD on a computer using an audio CD control software (not supplied). Sound can be heard through the PHONES jack instead of from the computer.

Note:

•To listen to the sound or music from an audio CD, connect the headphones/external speaker system (not supplied) with the PHONES jack of the player. If the LINE IN

jack is equipped with the sound system of your computer, connect between the line

in jack of the computer and PHONES jack of the player using a commercial audio

cable.

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Using the Player with Computer

■ Running the software under Windows 95

or Windows NT®* 4.0:

You can use either of the following methods Q or 0 • Q Select "Multimedia” from the Accessories group of Program Menu to start

“CD Player”.

(Example)

Qi CD Pldfei;

Disc Wow Dptiom tJelp

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ffotat Ray; S3:37 mcs ifTtack; 02:26 m:s

10 1 ■ Select “Multimedia" from the Accessories group of Program Menu to start

“Media Player".

2. Select “CD Audio" from the Device menu. (Example) ,

• If an audio CD control software is not installed, install the software using “Add/Remove Programs” in Control Panel. For detailed information, refer to the manual of Windows 95AA/indows NT 4.0. In the case of Windows 95, also refer to "Help” file (05^ P. 7 in Setup Manual). In the case of Windows NT 4.0, also refer to "README.TXT” file (ET P. 16 in Setup Manual).

Note:

• "p^ ,0-0 modeQ cannnot be used when playing an audio CD with your computer.

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Using the Player with Computer

■ Running the software under Windows ® 3.1, 3.11 * /

Windows NT 3.51:

1. Start “Media Player” from the Accessories program group.

2. Select “CD Audio" from Device menu. (Example)

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• If the “CD Audio” is not displayed, install the Windows device driver “[MCI] CD Audio” from the Drivers in Control Panel. For detailed information, refer to the manual of Windows 3.1,3.11/Windows NT 3.51 or “README.TXT” file (b^ P. 10. 13 in Setup Manual).

•When you are playing an audio CD with your computer, you cannot use ^3 - O ’

Q and mooeQ However, you can use these buttons by opening and closing the disc cover after exiting the audio CD control software. ((^ P. 19 for buttons function and operation.)

* Microsoft ® Windows® operating system Version 3.1 or 3.11 (hereafter Windows 3.1,

3.11).

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Using the Player with Computer

Insertion / Removal of the interface card

■ For Windows 95 user:

The supplied interface card supports the Hot Swapping (Plug & Play) function. With the computer turned on, you can insert/remove the interface card without fear of hardware damage. Before removing the interface card, perform the following steps.

Click PC Card icon

Slop Panasonic KXLC004

2 Click “Stop Panasonic KXLC004”.

Panasonic KXLGQ04:

HYou may safely lemove this device.

;""OK""j|

Make sure that the message “You may safely remove this device” is

displayed, then click I OK |.

Remove the interface card.

in task bar.

■ For DOS / Windows 3.1,3.11

With the computer turned on, you can insert/remove the interface card, if a PC Card Manager is installed on the computer (refer to your computer manual for details). However, do not remove the interface card when the POWER/BUSY lamp is lit or you start running your computer. When you start running your computer, make sure that the interface card is inserted into the PCMCIA card slot.

Note:

• If your computer has more than one slot, and if you want to re-insert the interface card, you must insert it into the same slot it was inserted before.

■ For Windows NT user:

With the computer turned on, you cannot insert/remove the interface card. Please turn off your computer to insert/remove the interface card.

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Using Alkaline Batteries (not supplied)

Six (6) "AA" size alkaiine batteries are required.

Note:

• If the supplied interface card is used to connect between the player and your computer, power source is automatically changed from the batteries to the computer when the batteries run down (o^ P. 29).

Installing the batteries into the battery case:

(T) Slide the battery cover to the

arrow direction while pressing the battery cover.

Open the battery cover.

Install six (6) “AA” size alkaline batteries (not supplied).

Make sure the polarities (+, -) match

the diagram.

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Using Alkaiine Batteries (not supplied)

Installing the battery case:

Slide the battery case to the arrow direction until it ciicks.

■ Replacing the Batteries:

Replace the batteries when blinking mark “ iX] ” appears on the player’s display. To remove the battery case from the player, while moving the release lever to the arrow direction (O). slide the battery case to the back side (@).

After removing the battery case, remove the batteries from the battery case, then install the new batteries

{m’ P. 25).

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Using Rechargeable Battery (option)

Use only the optional rechargeable battery (osr P. 39). Please read "Precautions” of the operating instructions supplied with the rechargeable

battery.

Notes:

• Please do not leave the rechargeable battery without charging it for extended periods, or the life of the battery may shorten. Charge the battery once every 6 months even if you do not use it.

• Please remove the rechargeable battery and store in a cool place [less than 30°C

{86T}] when the player is not in use for extended periods (for more than 1 month) to extend its life.

• If the supplied interface card is used to connect between the player and your

computer, power source is automatically changed from the rechargeable battery to the computer when the rechargeable battery runs down (a^ P. 29).

•Replace the rechargeable battery if it quickly runs down with use under normal

temperature [about twice as fast as normal under 20*C {68T)]. (It has reached the end of its life.)

Installing / Removing the rechargeable battery

Instructions are the same as the battery case of the alkaline batteries ((ET P. 26).

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Using Rechargeable Battery (option)

Charging rechargeable battery

Charge the rechargeable battery:

•before initial use.

•when the blinking mark appears on the player’s display. Caution:

• Do not attempt to charge the rechargeable battery using a charger other than this player.

Install the rechargeable battery.

Instructions are the same as the battery case of the alkaline batteries

(lET P. 26).

@ Connect the supplied AC

adaptor {er P. 13),

(Do not turn on the player.)

The charge lamp (red) lights when charging starts. Charging will automatically finish when the charge lamp goes off. A full battery charge requires a maximum of three (3) hours.

Notes:

•The rechargeable battery becomes warm while charging. This is not abnormal

(tET P. 33).

•The charging time may change depending on the level of remaining charge of the

rechargeable battery.

•The rechargeable battery can be charged even when you are using the player {when the player is turned on). In this case, charging time becomes longer (maximum 30

hours).

•The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 500 times. However, it changes depending on how it is used.

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Using the Power from a Computer

(through the Interface Card)_______________

If the supplied interface card/cable is used between the computer and player, you can operate the player using the power from the computer (you do not need to connect the AC adaptor or install the alkaline batteries/rechargeable battery). The power from the com puter is automatically supplied when the computer is turned on, then “PC POWER” is displayed on the player’s display.

Notes;

•The power switch cannot be used when the power from the computer is used. To turn off the player, press for more than 3 seconds.

•Set the terminator to OFF {DSf P. 36), or Power from computer can not be used.

•Depending on the performance of computer’s power supply, the computer may not be able to supply power to the player, if the power of the computer or player is turned off or fails, or the other PC card is connected to the computer as well as the supplied interface card, use the AC adaptor with the player.

•When blinking mark is displayed, immediately connect the AC adaptor or

use the alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery, othenwise the computer may hang

up.

• For the computer, it is recommended to use the AC power instead of its battery (the battery of the computer goes low faster when the player uses the power from the computer).

• If the power from the computer is used, approximately 0.5 W of power is consumed

even when the player is OFF. Depending on the computer, power is supplied from it to the player even if the

computer is in the power save mode.

If the player is not going to be used, it is recommended to remove the interface card.

• Power from the computer cannot be used when the player is connected with the

SCSI board.

• It may take some time until the player can be used (“on” blinks).

•When you connect the player, Zip or Jaz and your computer with PCMCIA card slot,

power from the computer is not sufficient for the player. Use the AC adaptor, alkaline

batteries or optional rechargeable battery.

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Using the Power from a Computer (through the Interface Card)

■ Using the power from computer with the other power

sources installed:

You can force the player to use the power from the computer even with the other power sources (AC adaptor, alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery) installed. Using this function, you can stop power consumption of the alkaline batteries or rechargeable

batteries without removing them from the player.

button for more than 3 seconds.

“PC POWER” is displayed when the power from the computer is selected.

To return to use the other power sources (AC adaptor, alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery) press “PC POWER" button again for more than 3 seconds. “PC POWER” will disappear. If no other power sources are installed, the player is turned off.

Notes:

•You cannot switch from the other power sources to power from the computer even if is pressed when the POWER/BUSY lamp is blinking.

•Once you switch to the power from the computer, the power does not automatically return to the AC adaptor, alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery even if they are installed afterwords.

•“E rr OP” (Error Operation) may appear when you press “ f~] PC POWER”. In this case, remove and re-install the interface card for use under Windows 95 or reset the computer for use under other operating systems.

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Troubleshooting

If trouble occurs, check the following points before returning the player for service.

Trouble

Your computer does not recognize the player, or does not function properly.

Possible Cause Solution

The AC adaptor is not plugged into the outlet or DC IN jack correctly.

The Auto Protect function of AC adaptor is working.

The alkaiine batte ries/battery case or rechargeable battery are/is not installed correctly, or dead.

■ For notebook/desktop computer with PCMCIA card slot user: The computer has not been set

up yet.

The interface cable or card is not connected to the player or to the computer properly.

The interface cable pin is bent or broken.

When using under Windows 95, the player is turned off.

When the power from the computer is used, the player’s terminator is set to ON.

When the power from the computer is used, the computer’s battery is low.

When the power from the computer is used, power supply capacity of the computer is not sufficient.

Plug the AC adaptor correctly {(ET P. 13).

Disconnect the AC adaptor and connect it again after 2—3 minutes.

install the alkaline

batteries/rechargeable battery

properiy, charge the rechargeabie battery or replace with new batteries {(^ P. 25—28).

Set up the computer (iep“ P. 14).

Properiy connect the interface cable or interface card

((ET P. 14). Consuit your deaier (or contact

Panasonic Service Center at

1 -800-PANA-SYS for users in continental United States).

Reset the computer or refresh the device manager (isr’ P.20).

Refer to the “Help” file for detailed information (a^ P. 7 in Setup Manual).

Set the terminator to OFF (¡^ P. 36).

It is recommended to use the AC power for the computer (05^ P. 12, 29).

Use the AC adaptor, alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery ((^ P. 12, 13, 25-28).

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Troubieshooting

Trouble

Your computer does not recognize the player, or does not function properly.

Transmission speed of data slows down.

Possible Cause Solution

When Zip or Jaz is connected, other software than Windows 95 is used.

When Zip or Jaz is connected,

neither of the AC adaptor, alkaline

batteries nor rechargeable battery

is connected (power from the computer cannot be used when Zip or Jaz is connected).

When Zip or Jaz is connected, the

player’s terminator is set to OFF. When Zip or Jaz is connected, the

same SCSI ID number is used for Zip/Jaz and the player.

■ For desktop computer with SCSI board user:

Neither of the AC adaptor,

alkaline batteries nor

rechargeable battery is connected

(power from the computer cannot

be used when the SCSI board is

used). The computer has not been set

up yet. The computer was turned on

before the player was turned on.

The SCSI cable is not connected to the board.

The same SCSI ID number(s)

is/are used for the player/SCSI

devtce(s) with the daisy chain

connection. The player’s terminator is set to

OFF.

Using the player with the alkaline

batteries/rechargeable battery or

the power from the computer.

Use Windows 95 ((sr P. 15).

Use the AC adaptor, alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery (0^ P. 13,15, 25-28).

Set the terminator to ON

(ET P.36).

Change the SCSI ID number

(o^ P. 36) or refer to the

manual of Zip or Jaz.

Use the AC adaptor, alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery

Set up the computer ((^ P. 16).

Turn off the player and computer, and turn on the player first then turn on the computer (asr P. 20).

Properly connect the SCSI cable (D^ P. 16).

Use the different SCSI ID number(s) for the player and each SCSI device(s)

(B^ P. 16, 36).

Set the terminator to ON ({^ P. 16, 36).

Use the AC adaptor.

((ET P. 13, 25~28).

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Troubleshooting

Trouble Possible Cause

Transmission speed

of data slows down.

A warped CD is used, then the vibration detection sensor (G sensor) is activated slowing down rotation of CD.

The notebook computer has entered the power management mode.

The player (especially disc spindle), battery case, rechargeable battery, AC adaptor or interface card is warm.

The optional rechargeable battery cannot be charged

AC adaptor is not connected or the rechargeable battery is

not installed properly. (charge lamp does not light).

The optional rechargeable battery runs down too soon.

"no disc” message appears on player’s

The rechargeable battery

was not charged properly or

has reached the end of its life.

CD is placed with the label

side facing down. display even after inserting a CD. Sound skips, or data can not be read.

CD without (o]Og® or

ÎID§® fT^srk is used.

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CD or the lens of the player

may have become dirty.

CD is damaged.

Dust such as a hair lay on

the disc spindle.

Solution

To disable the sensor, press

when “on" is displayed. The following message is displayed (G oFF);

on uo

Press “““O again to reactivate the sensor

((ET P. 37). Set the CPU speed of the

notebook computer faster in power management or use the AC adaptor for the computer.

This is not abnormal. If they become hot, consult your dealer.

Connect the AC adaptor or install the rechargeable battery properly (03^ P. 13, 27).

Charge the rechargeable battery until the charge lamp goes off or replace it

(osr P. 28). Place the CD with the label

side facing up (lE^ P.17).

Use the CD marked with [o]B® or [d1Q§S

/ DMHTU.MIOtO

(osr P. 4).

Clean the CD or the lens of the

player

(osr

P. 35).

Replace with another CD.

Clean the disc spindle.

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Troubieshooting

Trouble Possible Cause Solution

"no disc” message appears on player’s display even after inserting a CD. Sound skips, or data can not be read.

You can not listen to sound coming from the PHONES jack of the player.

CD does not stop rotating, though

is pressed.

An audio CD is inserted and the power is on, but buttons on the player do not function.

The player cannnot be turned off.

S is pressed, but the power is not switched to the power from the computer.

The player or/and CD are

damp or moist, because the player or/and CD may have been moved from a cold place

to a warm place.

Headphones are not

connected.

The player’s VOLUME control

is set to “0”.

■ When the computer’s sound system and the player’s PHONES jack is connected: the volume is set to the lowest level in the “Volume Control” or “Mute” is selected on the software control of the sound device.

Data is being sent from the

computer {POWEFl/BUSY

lamp is blinking).

When the player is connected to the computer. . q, q or «x-tO is pressed.

System lockup.

Tried to turn off the player by using the power switch when the player is used with the power from the computer.

System lockup.

'q is pressed when

POWER/BUSY lamp is blinking or player’s terminator is set to ON.

Remove the CD from the player and do not use the player and CD for about 1 hour.

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack firmly (i^ P. 11, 18,21).

Set the player’s VOLUME control to a higher level (0^ P. 11, 18).

Set the volume higher level, or cancel the "Mute” selection. For further information refer to your sound device manual.

Exit the software you are using with the player, then wait until the POWER/BUSY lamp stops blinking.

When the player is connected to the computer, these player’s buttons do not function (osr P. 12).

Press RESET switch (ET P. 11).

When the power from the computer is used, the power switch does not operate to turn off the player (cgr P. 29).

Press RESET switch {o^ P. 11).

Press when

POWER/BUSY lamp is not blinking or set the player’s terminator to OFF.

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Maintenance

Player:

Cautions:

•Do not use benzine, thinner, etc.

•Do not use commercial lens cleaner.

ICD;

Clean the terminals with dry cotton swab or dry cloth about once a month.

Battery case or rechargeable battery

Connection terminal

Player

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Cautions:

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, record cleaners or

anti-static spray for records.

•Do not touch the signal side.

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SCSI ID Number and Terminator Setting

■ ses/ ID number:

Each SCSI device connected to your computer can be assigned an individual ID number {refer to the respective manuals). Be sure that the player’s SCSI ID number is not same as another SCSI device connected to the computer.

The factory setting of the player’s SCSI ID number is set to 5.

■ Terminator:

The factory setting is OFF.

ON: • When the supplied interface card is used to connect to Zip or Jaz drive.

• When the desktop computer is connected with a SCSI board (not supplied) {(^ P. 16). If SCSI devices are connected, set their terminators to OFF.

OFF: • When the supplied interface card is used to connect to a computer (sgÿ- P. 14).

(power from the computer can be used).

• When using independently as an audio CD player (os^ P. 18) with the alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery installed (power consumption can be saved).

Setting

Make sure that the player is off. Set the SCSI ID number switch (1—3) or Terminator switch (4) ON/OFF by using a pointed object like a pen (do not use a pencil), and referring to the table below (for SCSI ID number).

(For SCSI ID number setting)

Example: SCSI ID number=5

Terminator=OFF

SCSI ID number

0 OFF OFF OFF 1 ON OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF 3 ON ON OFF 4 OFF OFF ON 5 ON 6 7* ON ON ON

I I: Factory setting

* Do not use “7” for player’s SCSI ID

number, since it is used for the interface card or SCSI board.

SCSI ID number

switch

1 2

OFF

OFF ON ON

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Specifications

Operating Environment

{under no damp or moist conditions):

Storage Environment

(Non-condensing);

Dimensions: Mass {Weight}: Approx. 345 g {0.76 lbs.) (without battery case) Power Source:

Interface: SCSI-2 (Player), PCMCIA 2.1 (interface card) SCSI Connector: Buffer Size: MPC:

Battery Life*2

[at 20X {68“F}]:

Temperature; 5°C {41°F} to 35°C {95“F} Humidity: 20% to 85% RH

Temperature; -20°C {-4°F} to 55“C {131“F} Humidity: 15% to 85% RH

130 (W)x162.8 {D)x24.3 (H) mm {5.12"x6.4r'x0.96")

• AC Adaptor; 100 — 240V, 50/60 Hz

• Six (6) “AA” size aikaline batteries; Battery case is supplied but batteries are not included

• Power from computer: Uses power from PCMCIA card slot

• Rechargeable battery (Ni-Cd): Optional KXL-D32

Half-pitch 50-pin

128 KB

MPC level 2, level 3*' (The capability differs depending on the computer or software.)

• When using Panasonic “AA" size alkaline batteries or optional rechargeable battery continuously

Audio CD Approx. 3.5 h

CD-ROM

Approx. 3 h

Data Transfer Rate*^

(when using AC adaptor*'*):

** When desktop computer is connected and using Windows 3.1, 3.11.

When using the player with the terminator ON, this may become shorter.

*^ The rate may become lower depending on the computer.

Also, if a warped CD, etc. is used, the rate becomes lower automatically to minimize vibration while the CD is rotating (n^ P. 33).

*^To conserve power, inner speed becomes 2.6X and outer speed becomes 6X when

using with the alkaline batteries, rechargeable battery or power from the computer.

• When connected to desktop computer with SCSI board 1350 KB/s (inner: 9X) — 3000KB/S (outer: 20X)

• When using the interface card 1350 KB/s (inner: 9X) — 2700KB/S (outer: 18X)

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Specifications

Access Time*'

(The information is based on

• When using AC adaptor 1/S stroke: 130 ms typical

the test results measured by Panasonic test software):

Power Consumption; • When using with AC adaptor

Approx, low when playing CD-ROM Approx. 1 W when the player is turned off.

• When using with the power from computer (DC 5 V)

Max 4.4 W when playing CD-ROM

Approx. 0.5 W when the player is turned off.

Compatible CD, CD-ROM

Format:

CD-DA (Audio CD) CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1) CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 2) CD-i*" VIDEO CD*" CD Extra Photo CD*^ (Multisession)

Error Rates:

Soft read errors Less than 10"® Hard read errors Less than 10"'"

Audio Performance

Phones out (stereo):

S/N More than 80 dB (A Range) Maximum output ievei 14 mW (EiAJ)

(impedance 16 D)

Interface Card and Interface Cable:

Power source DC 5 V, Approx. 100 mA Card type PCMCIA Type II Card dimensions 54 (W)x85.6 (D)x5 (H) mm

{2.13"x3.3/'x0.20") SCSI connector Half-pitch 50-pin (pin type) Cabie iength Approx. 350 mm

(without connector) Data trasfer rate 7 MB/s (MAX.) Mass {Weight} Approx. 130 g {0.287 lbs.) (with cable)

Interface Card Corresponded Device:

Zip*“'*® and Jaz drive (SCSI model)*®

*' When using the alkaline batteries, optional rechargeable battery or power from the

computer, the access time increases.

*^To piayback CD-i or VIDEO CD, software or hardware MPEG decoding capabiiity is

required in the computer.

*^To playback Photo CD, a commercial playback software is required.

SCSI changer adaptor [D-sub 25 pin - half pitch 50 pin (pin type)] is required. A commercial SCSI cable is required to connect the computer. Zip or Jaz and the player (ET P. 15).

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Option / Recommended Products

Option

The following option is available through your local Panasonic authorized parts distributor.

Model No.

KXL-D32 Rechargeable Battery (Ni-Cd)

Model Name

Recommended Products (for Windows 95, DOS / Windows 3.1,3.11)

To use CD-i or VÌDEO CD:

Common name

MPEG PLAY VIDEO Card

To connect the player to a desktop computer without PCMCIA card slot: o

Common name

SCSI board

REAL Magic Pro {Sigma Designs, Inc.)

AHA-1542, AHA-2940 (Adaptec, Inc.)

Product name (Maker)

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End-User License Agreement

THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPEN ING THE PACKET OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM. OPENING THE PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonic product to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded. No refunds will be given for product that have an opened packet or missing components.

1. COPYRIGHT:

Panasonic has the right to license or has been granted to license the enclosed software program ("SOFTWARE”), developed and copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric

Co., Ltd. or its licensor (“Lisensor”). You acknowledge that you are receiving only a

LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related documentation, and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the SOFTWARE and related documentation, all of which title and rights shall remain with Licensor and Panasonic.

2. LICENSE:

(1) You have the non-exclusive right to use the one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single computer used by single user. Installation of the SOFTWARE on a network server for the purpose of distribution to one or more other computers shall not be granted in this Agreement. (2) You may not copy, reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the SOFTWARE or related documentation for any purpose, except that you may either (a) make a reasonable quantity of copies of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk, provided that you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. All other copies of the SOFTWARE are in violation of this Agreement. (3) You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your right under this License Agreement on a permanent basis, provided that you transfer this Agreement, all copies of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation and your Panasonic product, and the recipient thereof agrees the terms of this Agreement. (4) You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except that in European Union and Euro pean Free Trade Association, you may have the limited right to reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE solely to the extent specifically permitted

by the terms and conditions of Article 6 of the European Community’s Directive for the Legal Protection of Computer Programs, OJL 122/42 (17 May 1991). (5) You may not use, copy, modify, alter, or transfer the SOFTWARE, or any copy thereof, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

____________

3. TERM:

This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time

by destroying the SOFTWARE and related documentation and all copies thereof. This license will also terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and related documentation.

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End-User License Agreement

4. LIMITED WARRANTY

Within ninety (90) days of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonic warrants that

the storage media on which the SOFTWARE are furnished is free from defect in

materials and workmanship under normal use, and that it will repair or at its option replace any defective media at no charge to you, provided that such defective media is returned to Panasonic within such ninety (90) days period.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, NEITHER PANASONIC, PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER MAKES OR PASSES ON TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WARRANTY

OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR

RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NEITHER

PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER WARRANTS THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. NEI THER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY

DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUEN TIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CON TRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Index

AC adaptor

Accessories.......................................6

Alkaline batteries...........................9, 25

Audio CD control software .... 22, 23

For Windows 3.1,3.11/

Windows NT 3.51......................23

For Windows 95/

Windows NT 4.0

Battery

Alkaline "AA” size

Rechargeable (Ni-Cd) ... 9, 27, 28 Battery case Buttons for playing audio CD

CD-ROM ..............................4, 12, 21

Charging rechargeable battery ... 28 Connection

AC adaptor

Interface cable/card

SCSI cable/SCSI board

Zip/Jaz.........................................15

............................

......................

............................................

............

..........................

.............................

..................................

....................

6, 8, 13

9, 25, 26

25, 26

.........

13—16

..............

13 14 16

End-User License Agreement

Features ............................................4

Forward skip/search button .... 10,19

Inserting a CD Insertion/Removal of

interface card ...............................24

Interface cable.............................6,14

Interface card (PCMCIA).............6,14

Maintenance...................................35

MODEbutton

Notebook computer........................14

................................

.......................

.........

10,12,19

Daisy chain DC IN jack Desktop computer

DIP switch..................................11,36

Disc cover Display Display Messages

DOS................................................24

....................................

.................................

.....................

.............................

..................................

..........................

16 11,13 14,16

10, 17 10, 12

OPEN button

Option........................................27,39

............................

10, 17

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índex

Part Names PC POWER PCMCIA card slot

...................................

..................

11,12, 29, 30

....................

14,24

PHONES jack .....................11,18,21

PLAY/PAUSE/PC POWER

button..........................11, 19, 29, 30

Playing audio CD......................18,21

Playing CD-ROM...........................21

POWER/BUSY lamp .....................10

Power from computer

...............

29, 30

Power On..................................18, 20

POWER switch Precautions Preparation

README file

.............................

.....................................

....................................

............................

22,23

10 14

Rechargeable battery.....................27

Panasonic Canada Inc.

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

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