Panasonic KXL-D721 User Manual

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Panasonic
Multimedia Portable CD-ROM
with Sound
Model No.
KXL-D721
Operating Instructions
Please read before using and store in a safe place.
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Multimedia Portable CD-ROM with Sound
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 the 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 (“Licensor”) 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 European 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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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 NOR PANASONIC’S SUP PLIER MAKES OR PASSES ON TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WAR RANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NEITHER PANASO NIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER WARRANTS THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAM AGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, 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.
WARNING
• The power source voltage of this 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 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.
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IBM and PC DOS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, MS-DOS ® and Windows ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. YAMAHA is a trademark of Yamaha Co., Ltd. Ad-Lib is a trademark of Ad Lib Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Any details given in these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved, © COPYRIGHT 1995 KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
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CAUTION FOR LASER
This product utilizes a laser Use ol control, adjustment or peiiormanoe 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 properttes
Material
Laser output Less than 44 6 pW Wave length Emission duration
surface )
GaAIAs
7B0 nm Continuous
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 guaranteethat 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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Table of Contents
End-User License Agreement
Features
Accessories
Precautions............................
Part Names and Functions Power Supply
Connection ...............................................
Power On..................................................
Software Installation..................................
Inserting/Removing a CD . .
CD-ROM/Audio CD Operation
Audio CD Operation.....................
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Using supplied AC adaptor. . Using batteries (not supplied)
Connecting player to computer Connecting the speakers Connecting the microphone
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Connecting an audio connecting cable (not supplied)
Before installing software ...........................
installing under Windows 3.1,3.11 . . . .
Installing under Windows 95 installing Windows 95 using the player . .
CD-ROM Operation
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Before using
Setup
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Error Messages on Computer . . README File
Troubleshooting...............................
SCSI ID Number and Terminator
Maintenance....................................
Specifications Index
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General Information
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Features
Portable CD-ROM player with Sound for Notebook Computer Double Speed External Drive
Transfer Rate 300 KB/s
128 KB Memory Buffer Access Time 295 ms with AC Adaptor Operates on six (6) “AA" Batteries or AC Adaptor for Player Plays Audio CD, Photo CD Multisession Compatible
Compatible with Window 95, Plug and Play PCMCIA Interface Card (Type 11}
Sound Blaster FM Sound Source for Windows and DOS Ad-Lib Compatible
16 bit Quality Sound
YAMAHA 0PL3 Compatible FM Music Synthesizer Recording & Playback up to 44 1 kHz CD Quality Stereo Sound Microphone Included for Recording Voice Annotation Includes a Wide Array of Sound System Utilities & Audio Clip Library Includes 2 Compact Stereo Speakers by Battery Operation
Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are included with the player
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Precautions
• Do not disassemble the player/speaker.
• Do not spill liquid.
Do not place heavy objects
on the player/speaker.
Do not shake or subject
to intense vibration.
Do not leave the product in a closed vehicle during hot weather, direct sunlight or near a heater.
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• Do not play CD-ROM/audio CD while transporting,
• Do not use near any appliance that may cause vibration.
• Do not place speaker near the appliance which has cathode-ray tube (CRT) display tor a long period since the magnetism may affect the CRT.
• Do not crush Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card.
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Important:
Please use CD-ROMs
with the marking below.
COMPACT
Please use audio CDs
with the marking below.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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Part Names and Functions
Player
(Top view)
Disc caver (1^ P 25) —
OPEN button (ns= P 25)
Opens the disc cover
Display ( P 9)
VOLUME control
P 2B)
Adjusts the vdIuitib of headphones (0-10)
►II (PLAY/PAUSE button) (P 2B)
Starts/pauses playing audio CD
POWER switch ( P 15)
Turns the power on/off
B (STOP button) (1^ P 2B)
Stops playing audio CD
^ (Forward skip button)
(i^ P 2B)
Skips to the next Irack(s)
“ PHONES jack (i^ P 14,27)
144 (Reverse skip button)
( P 2B)
Skips to the previous track(s) □r returns to the beginning of the track being played
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Display messages
Part Names and Functions
Message/Indtcation
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Description
With a CD-ROM inserted in the player, if you press
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“AUDIO DISC ONLY" will appear When the battery is low, this blinking indication will
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When data from CD-ROM is sent to your computer, a blinking message “BUSY” will appear
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 is inserted, a message “on” is displayed While CD-ROM or audio CD is recognizing, a blinking message “on" will appear
Audio CD IS recognized
The disc cover is open
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Part Names and Functions
l/F Box
PHONES jack (c^ P 13)
Connects the supplied R-speaker or headphones (not supplied]
LINE IN jack ( c^P 14)
Connects to the player's PHONES jack or to the output jack of an audio device by using a commercially available audio connecting cable
MIC jack ( P 14)
Connects the supplied microphone for voice or music recording
Speakers
< L-speaker > < R-speaker >
VnlurriB control ( 0^ P 13) Adjusts the volume of the speaker or headphones (not supplied) connected to the PHONES jack (0-10)
< Bollom of R-speaker >
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Battery cover ( P 13)
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Power Supply
This player can be used by using either supplied AC adaptor or batteries (not supplied).

Using supplied AC adaptor

Connect one end of the AC adaptor to DC IN jack and the other end to household AC outlet.
Caution:
• Use only the supplied AC adaptor (KX-WZ304), since other adaptors may damage the piayer.

Using batteries (not supplied)

Alkaline batteries are recommended.

Battery Precautions:
If improperly used, the batteries may leak and cause corrosion. Therefore, observe the following:
• Install batteries according to the diagram.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or carbon and alkaline battery types.
• Remove all batteries when not using the player for extended periods.
• Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat, or dispose of in fire.
O Open the battery cover by
sliding and lifting it up.
O Install six “AA” size batteries
(not supplied).
Make sure the polarities (+, -) match
the diagram.
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Replacing the Batteries:
Replace the batteries when blink ing mark “d'X I ” appears on the display.
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Connection

Connecting player to computer

Make sure thaï your notebook computer and Ihe player are off and the player’s terminator is set to ON ( P 33)
Connect the cable (“ ^ I I mark
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■ On some computers you might have to insert the card with the "Panasonic" side facing down The card is keyed so it can only be installed in the correcl direction
Disconnecting Sound/CD-ROM interface Card:
Pull Ihe cable while pressing the
side tabs of the cable
Caution
" Do not pull the cable by force, since
this can damage the card
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Connection

Connecting the speakers

Be sure that the power switch of the R-speaker is off and the volume control of the l/F Box is set to the lowest level. You can also connect your headphones to the PHONES
jack of the l/F Box.
Install the supplied two “AA” size alkaline batteries into R-speaker.
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Make sure the polarities (+, -) match the diagram.

Replacing the batteries

When the power indicator on R-speaker glows faintly and the playback sound becomes distorted or unstable, replace the batteries by following the instructions inside the R­speaker.
Please use alkaline batteries.
Battery Precautions:
If improperly used, the batteries may leak and cause corrosion. Therefore, observe the following.
• Install batteries according to the diagram.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or carbon and alkaline battery types.
• Remove all batteries when not using the speaker for extended periods.
• Oo not charge, short-circuit, disassembie, heat, or dispose of infire.
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Connection

Connecting the microphone

The supplied micrDphane can be used Id make recordings of voices or ether acoustical audio sources Forthe detailed operation, refer to the enclosed Audio Applications Manual
Caution
” Use only the supplied microphone, dherwise proper operalion is not guaranteed
Note
■ Speakers may howl depending on the setting of the audio application (P 10,
20, 25 in Audio Applications Manual)
Connect the microphone to the MIC jack of the l/F Box

Connecting an audio connecting cable (not supplied)

When you wish to listen to (using the supplied speakers)/record an audio CD or (he sound
of CD-ROM which cemes out of (he player's PHONES jack, connect a commercially available audio connecting cable as illustrated in the diagram below Other audio devices such as tape player can be subslituled fer Ihe player
Note.
■ Whenever you connect/disconnecl an audio connecling cable, be sure lhal Ihe
volume of the player and l/F Box are set lo the lowest level
Connect the other end of the audio connecting cable to Ihe LINE IN jack of the l/F Box.
Connect one end of the audio connecting cable
to the PHONES jack of Ihe player.
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Power On
Player
Turn on the player by pressing the POWER switch and then turn on the computer.
A blinking message “on” appears on the display of the player.
When turning off the player, press the POWER switch again. The display message(s) will disappear.
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 the power consumption. (Approximately
3,0 W power is consumed when the player is OFF and the AC adaptor is connected.)
Power Save Function:
Your player enters the Sleep Mode under the following conditions to save power.
• When using the player with your computer, if no command issent to the player from the computer for more than 4 minutes.
• When using the player independently, if no button of the player is pressed for more than 4 minutes.
During the Sleep Mode, the laser and spindle motor stop. The player automatically re-starts when it receives a command from the computer or a button of the player is pressed.
Speakers
Turn on the speakers by switching the POWER switch on R-speaker to on ( i )
position.
Power indicator on R-speaker lights.
Power indicator POWER switch
When turning off the speaker, set the POWER switch on R-speaker to off (d)) position.
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Software Installation

Before installing software

The supplied Setup Disks contain the drivers for this product and the Audio Applications software
Note
■ If you are currently in Windows, please exit Windows forpropersoftware installation

I System requirements

The Setup Disks can be used only in an IBM or compatible computer with a 3 5" floppy diskdrive System requirements are
■ IBM or IBM Compatible Computer
■ 1 PCMCIA Type II Card Slot
■ PCMCIA Controller 102365 compatible LSI or IBM Card Service (PCMCIA 1 07, 2 □□) or SystemSoft (PCMCIA 2 01.2 10) or PhoeniM PCMPLUS (PCMCIA 2 00. 2 01,2 10) or CardTalk
- MS-DOS 5 □ to 6 2 or PC DOS 5 □ to В 3
■ Windows 3 1,311 or Windows Э5
■ 33 MHz 00486 or Faster Micro Processor
■ 4 MB of Available Hard Disk Space
■ 0 MB RAM Recommended
Note
■ This product IS not compatible with the notebook computer which has a built-in
sound system device

Making back-up copy

Before installing software, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original in a safe place
Notes
■ Use the DISKCOPY command of DOS to make a back-up copy Refer to your DOS
manual for furlher information
■ You may find it convenient to install the software directly onto your C drive (hard
disk)
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Software tnstaliation

Installing under Windows 3.1,3.11

Make sure that the necessary devices are connected ( i®"P. 12-14) and the player and the computer are turned on ( P. 15).

Start Windows 3.1,3.11.

2 Insert the supplied Setup Disk #1 into drive A (or B).

0 Select “Run...” from the File menu of the Program Manager.

4 Type A: (or B:)\SETUP and press [ EnteT].

“Multimedia Sound Kit Install Program” window appears.

0 Click [ Continue ].

The following window appears.
Multjfnedî3 Sound. Kit Instafl Program
Choose the desired operation by selecting a button:
jr~Drrver i^taliation^ (nstall drivers and audio applications.
Configure System | Configure drivers.
application inst^lation Install audio applications.
I Exit the Install program.
Exit
• If you want to install the drivers and Audio Applications software, go to next step.
• If you want to change the previous settings, select “Configure System” and follow the instructions on computer.
• If you want to install only Audio Applications software, select “Application Installa
tion" and follow the instructions on computer.
• If you want to exit the install program, select “Exit” and follow the instructions on
computer.
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Software Installation
0 Click [ Driver Installation] "Dnver Installalian" window appears
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De^tinalion Directory
|C\KMESQUND
The default directory is KMESOUND II you want to install the driver in a diHerenl directory, type Ihe directory name and go to next slep
Y Click foK] The following window appears
WindowpE Director)^ CMNDOVb'
OK Ewl'
Salad the button tor the type ul card installation you want
irAutomatio Configurational ^le card settings
I Oyslom Configuration | Chnose the card settings ynurselt
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Unless you need to configure Ihe card settings yourself, select "Automatic Configuration'' to inslall the hardware driver If you encounter problems after inslalling software, selecl "Custom Configuralion" and change the settings If ycu want to exit the install program, select "Exit" and follow the instruclions on computer
Exit
I Exit tha Install program
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0 Click ( Automatic Configuration ).
After copying files, the foilowing message appears.
Software installation
All tiles have been successtully copied.
The C0NFI6.SVS, AUTOEXEC.BAT and SYSTEM.INI will be modltied. Their current tiles will be saved as CONFIG.KME.
AUTOEXEC.KME and SYSTEM.KME.
Driver IrrstaMatiott
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g Click ( OK ].
“Multimedia Sound Kit instali Program” window appears.
Software Installation Complete
After this installation, please remove the floppy disk, and restart your computer, [f there are any problem, please refer to 'Troubleshooting', 'Error Messages' or 'README File' in your Operating Instructions.
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[replication InstaliatiorT] I" RestarfComputer | | Exit Program
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If you want to exit the install program, select “Exit Program”, exit the Windows, S
remove the Setup Disk #1 and then restart you computer. co
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Soñware Insta/lation
10 Click ( Application Installation).
"Applicalion InslallaliGn" window appears
Setup Will install Ihy audio applications in the tollowing directory
It you Want to install the software in a dirferent directory
type the name □! the directory below
Destination Directory
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The dafaull direclory is PCAUDIO If you want to install the Audio Applications in a different directory, type the directory name, and go to next step
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11 Click [ OK ] The following window appears
Applicition.Inst illation
Select the button for tha inslallalion you want
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[Cnmpleta Installahon |
Custom Installalion
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If you want to install all Audio Applications software, go to next step If you want to select some Audio Applications, select "Custom Installation" and follow the instructions on computer If you want to exit the install program, select "Exit" and follow Ihe instructions on computer
iquires JP/B ^ Bytes of space I
ChoQSB which applications !□ install
Ewt the Install program
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12 Click [ Complete Installation )

While copying files, the following “Confirm" window appears
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Please insert Disk #2 and press OK button when ready
Software Installation
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I Cancel
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1 O Remove the Setup Disk #1 and insert the Setup Disk #2, and then

click CO0
After copying files, “Multimedia Sound Kit Install Program” window appears
Multimedii Sound Kit install Program
Sottware installation Complete
After this installation please remove the fiopp)' disk and restart your computer If there are any problem please refer to Troubleshooting Error Messages or README RIe in your Operating Instructions
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Software tnstaUation

Installing under Windows 95

rinstalling drivers

Three kinds of drivers need to be inslalled. To install these drivers, follow the instrucllons below.
^ Power on your computer.
Windows 95 automatically starts.
Power on the player ( P. 15) and inaerl theSound/CD-ROM Interface Card to your computer's PCMCIA card slot ( P. 12, step 3).
"New Hardware Found" window appears only when the inserted card is not previously
registered in Windows 35,
3 Click foi^.
“Driver from dish provided by hardware manufacturer” is selected and “Install From
Disk" window appears.
^ Insert the supplied Setup Disk #1 into drive A (or B), and click [ OK ]-
"New Hardware Found" window appears.
g Click [ok].
“Install From Disk" window appears.
0 Click [oK].
"New Hardware Found" window appears.
y Click i ol<].
"Install From Dish" window appears.
0 Click [O^.
The initial screen appears and the drivers have been installed.
■ If you want Id install the Audio Applications software, perform Ihe following steps
( P. 23).
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Software installation

Installing Audi^AppMcations software

Double-click the My Computer icon
2 Double-click the 3^/^ Floppy icon
0 Double-click the Setup icon
“Application Installation” window appears
^ Click ( install ].
“Application Installation” window of step 10 ( i^P 20) appears
g Follow the steps 11 to 13 ( cs" P 20, 21)
0 Remove the Setup Disk #2 and then restart your computer.
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Software Instaltation

Installing Windows 95 using the player

The Windows Э5 operaling syslem can be installed by inserting the Windows 95 CD-ROM mlo Ihe player
^ Install the saPtware by following the steps 1 to 15 ( P 17-21).
2 Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM into the player
2 Start Windows 3 1,3 11.
^ Select “Run " from the File menu of the Program Manager
^ Type D VSETUP and press [ Enter].
(D dnVB letter assigned io a CD-ROM drive far example)
Windows 95 installalion will camplete However, the KXL-D721 DOS driver will currenlly be in use by Windows 95 This does not yield optimum performance Iherefore, the KXL-D721 Windows 95 driver should be rnslalled by performing Ihe following sleps ( steps 6 to 9 below)
0 The following message appears when SETUP is completed
System Praperties/Performance
ASPISMGR in CONFIG SYS forces MS-DOS compalibility mode Compatibility
mode paging reduces overall system performance PC Card (PCMCIA) devices are not using 32-bil support
Click I OK I to ignore this message Meanwhile, PCMCIA controller chip (iB2365) IS unavailable on Windows 95
^ Double click the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon inside the Control Panel to
enable PCIC (PCMCIA controller chip) on Windows 95.
0 When prompted by the PC Card Wizard, select | No | and select | Next>
Then select | Next> | again
0 Then restart your computer, in order to enable 32 bit- support, click | Rnish ].
To install the software under Windows 95, refer Io “Installing under Windows 95"
( n^P 22)
If you need more information, please refer to SETUP TXT file or GENERAL TXT file of
Windows 95 about installing Windows 95 CD-ROM
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Inserting / Removing a CD

Inserting a CD

To insert your CD, follow the instructions below

Close the disc cover.

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Place a CD onto the center
spindle, and press on the inner
most part of CD.
Note
• CD should be placed with the

Removing a CD

disc’s label facing up
After CD-ROM operation has finished, remove the CD by following the instructions below Make sure that a blinking message “BUSY” does not appear on the player’s display

\ Close the disc cover

Carefully remove the CD by pressing the center spindle and lifting

Note
• Replace the CD in its original case
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CD-ROM/Audio CD Operation
After installing the software ( P 16), if you start your computer, you are ready lo enjoy
game/photo/audio CDs including the Audio Applications For details about the Audio
Applications operation, refer to the enclosed Audio Applications Manual
Insertion/Removal with Power On (for DOS/Windows 3.1,3 11)
If your computer has a Card Service, the Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card can be removed or inserted from/into the PCMCIA card slot of the compuer without turning off yuur computer However, when you start running your computer, make sure that the Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card is inserted into the PCMCIA card slot and the CD-ROM player IS on If ASPIS365 SYS and ASPISDBK SYS are being used, Inserlion/Removal
with power on IS not possible
Note
If your computer has more than one slot, and if you want to re-insert the Sound/CD­ROM Interface Card, make sure to insert it into the same slot it was inserted before
Plug Si Play (for Windows 95)
Windows 95 supports Plug & Play function as the new feature This Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card supports this feature You can plug/remove this
card in/from your computer When you turn on your computer, Windows recognizes and
sets up your hardware automatically
CD-ROM operation
Before operation make sure that Ihe Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card and l/F Boil are connected to your computerandio the player properly and all other necessary audio devices are connected
( P 12-14) The player should be ON when the computer
IS turned on
Notes
■ Some CD-ROMs are soundless
The computer sound of some CD-ROMs can be listened through the player's PHONES jack Connect a commercially available audio connecting cable to Ihe player's PHONES jack and lo the l/F Boms PHONES jack ( P 14)
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CD-ROM/Audio CD Operation

Audio CD Operation

Before operation make sure that the Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card and l/F Box are connected to your computer and to the player properly, and all other necessary audio devices are connected ( cS’P. 12~14). The player should be ON when the computer is turned on.

Listening to an audio CD

You can listen to your audio CD through either the attached speakers or your headphones (not supplied).
Using the Speakers:
After connecting the speakers ( bS^P. 13), connect a commercially available audio con
necting cable to the player’s PHONES jack and to the l/F Box’s PHONES jack ( P. 14).
Using your headphones:
Connect it to the player’s PHONES jack as the diagram illustrated below.
Note:
• Before playing an audio CD, make sure that the volume control of the player and/or l/F Box is set to lower level to avoid hearing very loud sound.

Playing an audio CD on computer

After inserting your audio CD into the player ( n®” P. 25), you can enjoy playing your audio CD on your computer. If you are using DOS, install audio CD control software (not supplied) to operate an audio CD on computer. Media player (included with Windows) can also be used to listen to audio CDs.
Note:
• While playing an audio CD on your computer, you can not use (^, (3 ­and (—~—) buttons on player.
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CD-ROM/Audio CD Operation
Playing an audio CD on player
ir you are using batteries, you can enjoy lislening to music under stable conditions It is recommended not to play an audio CD while walking or jogging 1Г ycu want to play an audio CD without disconnecting from your computer, be sure to open and close the disc cover before playing to set the player into stand alone play mode
Caution
” It IS not safe to listen to headphones while driving a car
Be sure the volume control is set to lower level to avoid hearing very loud sound and all necessary devices are connected ( P 12-14)
You can play your audio CD by referring to the following table
Button
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Slarts/pauses playing an audio CD
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Skips to the next track by pressing once Continues skipping tracks if you hold down Returns to the beginning of the track being played by pressing once Skips to the previous track by pressing once when the elapsed time is 00 □□ Continues reversing tracks if ycu hold down
Steps playing an audio CD
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Error Messages on Computer

When installing the software

The following messages appear only under Windows 3 1,311
Message Solution
The directory you typed is invalid
Please type a full path with drive letter for
example “C \KMESOUND" CONFIG SYS dose not exist in specified
Drive
Could not find the file [Filenam e]
Please type the directory to look for this
file Speafied Window directory does not exist
PCMCIA Controller is not found installation will be terminated
Use less than eight characters Use only valid characters (refer to the
DOS manual)
Specify the name of the drive containing CONFIG SYS in Boot Drive
File indicated in [Filename] is not found Set the directory containing this file
Specify the correct directory-name in Windows Directory
Make sure that your computer has PCMCIA slot
Make sure that connection between your computer and card slot board has been made properly
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README File
The README File on Ihe supplied selup disk contains additional information on system troubleshooting and is copied to the hard disk (normally to C:\KMESOUND) during
installation except Windows 95.
Read or print this file if you have difficulty installing the CD-ROM drive or sound function.
Viewing the README.TXT File in DOS
At the DOS prompt (C:\), type MORE<\KMESOUND\README.TXT
2 Press [ Enter ]■
Viewing the README.TXT File in Windows 3.1, 3,11
^ Double-click the Notepad icon of Accessories.
2 Select "Open" from the File menu.
2 Double-click the copied directory name.
^ (Normally it is C:\KME50UND) A Select the file name "README.TXT”.
g Click foK].
Viewing the README.TXT File in Windows 95
In case of Windcws 95, README File is not copied to the hard disk. To view the file, follow Ihe instructions below.
^ Double-click the My Computer icon.
2 Insert the supplied Setup Disk #1.
2 Double-click the 3Vz Floppy icon.
^ Double-click the README icon.
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Troubleshooting
Check the following points before returning the unit for service
Trouble Possible Cause Solution
Turn on the player’s POWER switch, but nothing appears on the display
The data of CD-ROM IS not transmitted to your computer
No sound can be listened or Power indicator on
R-speaker does
not light
AC adaptor is not plugged into the outlet or DC IN jack correctly
The batteries are not installed into player correctly, or dead
Connection between the player and the computer is improper
There are duplicate SCSI ID numbers in computer system
The software is not installed correctly
The interface cable of pm is bent or broken
Terminator of the player is set to OFF when using the player with the l/F Box attached
The Speaker’s POWER switch IS turned off
The batteries are not installed into R-speaker correctly, or dead
Headphones/Speakers are not connected
Volume control of player or l/F Box are set to “0”
L-speaker is not connected to R-speaker
Volume IS set to the lowest level or Mute is selected in the Volume Control/Mixer application
Plug in the AC adaptor correctly ( 1®= P 11)
Install the batteries into player properly or replace with new ones ( P 11)
Connect Sound/CD-ROM
Interface Card and l/F Box to the player and to the computer properly ( P 12)
Set different SCSI ID number for each device in your system ( P 33)
Install the software correctly
( P 16) Contact an Authorized
Panasonic Service Center Set the terminator of the player
to ON ( P 33)
Turn on the Speaker’s POWER switch
Install the batteries into
R-speaker properly or replace with new ones ( c^P 13)
Connect the headphones to the player's PHONES jack firmly or connect the speaker to the 1^ Box’s
PHONES jack { P 13.27) Set the volume control to a
higher level Connect L-speaker to
R-speaker properly ( c3=P 13) Set the volume to a higher level
or turn off the Mute in the Volume Control/Mixer application ( c®"P 19, 20 in the Audio Applications Manual)
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Troubieshooting
Trouble
Transmission speed of data slows down
Buttons/POWER switch of player do not function
"no disc" message appears on player's display even after inserting a CD, Sound skips, or data can not be read
You can not
record using Microphone
Windows 95 computer does not recognize CD-ROM
Speakers howl
Possible Cause Solution
When using the batteries, the notebook computer has entered the power management mode
CD IS placed with the label side facing down
CD without (|][^| ar fjigg
mark IS used CD may have become dirty CD IS damaged The player or/and CD are
moistened, because the player or/and CD may be moved from a cold place to a
warm place
Microphone IS not connected to the MIC jack properly
Volume of Mic IS set to the lowest level or Mute is selected in the Recording Control application
TheSnund/CD-ROM Interface Card is not fully inserted, or the player is not turned on
The volume of Mic is set too high, or the Record Monitor
IS on
Set the CPU speed of the notebook computer faster in power management or use the AC adaptor
Press RESET switch located at the bottom by using a pointed object like a pen
Place the CD with the label side facing up ( P 25)
Use the CD marked with
foMg or
Clean the CD ( P 34) Replace with another CD Remove the CD from the
player and leave it out for 1 hour
Connect the Microphone to the MIC jack properly ( D^P 14)
Set the volume of Mic to a higher level or turn off the Mute in the Recording Control application ( P 17 in the
Audio Applications Manual) After turning on the player,
□pen the My Computer, Control Panel, System and then Device Manager and click "Refresh"
Lower the volume of Mic, mute the Record Monitor in Recording Control application or lower the volume of l/F Box ( P 17 in the Audio Applications Manual)
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SCSI ID Number and Terminator
SCSI ID number:
Each SCSI device connected to your computer system has an individual ID number (refer to the respective manuals). Be sure that the CD-ROM SCSI ID# does not conflict (is not the same) as another SCSI device connected to the computer system. Normally personal compútelas SCSI ID number is set to 7. The factory setting for the CD-ROM drive is SCSI ID #5.
Terminator:
Set the Terminator switch ON or OFF according to the player’s condition.
ON: when the player is connected to the computer system.
OFF: when using independently as an audio player.
The factory setting is ON.

Setting

Turn the ID number switch (1-3) or Terminator switch (4) ON/OFF by using a pointed
object like a pen, and referring to the table below (for ID number).
(For SCSI ID number setting)
ID number switch
1 2 3
off
on
on
on off
off on
off
DIP switch
ON OFF
Example: ID number-5/Terminator=ON
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12 3 4
ID number switch
Terminator
switch
ID number
0 off off off
1 on
2 off on off
3 4 off off on 5 6 off on on 7 on on on
[ 1: Factory setting.
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Maintenance
Player
Cautions
■ □□ nnl use benzine, thinner, etc
■ Dd nol USB cammercial lens cleaner
Clean the outside ofthe player with a
soft, dry cloth
Clean the lens with a dry cotton swab or a lens blower
Lens
CD
Cautions
■ □□ net use solvenls such as benzine, record cleaners or antl-stalic spray fnr
records
■ Do not louch the signal side
■ Do not altach the labels lo the disc ” Do nol write on the surface of disc with a pointed object like a pen
Cotton swab
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Specifications
Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity.
Player.
Dimensions Mass {Weight}
Power Source
Interface Buffer Size Battery Life (when using Panasonic
alkaline “AA" size)
Power Consumption
Data Transfer Rate
Access Time
5"C {41T} to 35'C {95’F} 20% to 85% RH
-20*C {^T} to 55*C {131 *F} 15% to 85% RH
138 (W) X 204 (D) X 35 (H) mm {5 52" x 8 16" x 1 4"}
0 39 kg {0 878 lb} (without batteries)
Refer to the nameplate at the bottom of the unit PCMCIA/SCSI I, II 128 KB
Approximately 4 hours when playing audio CD at 20"C {68T} Approximately 2 hours when playing CD-ROM at 20"C {68T}
•When playing CD-ROM
12
W [with AC adaptor]
4 2 W [with battery]
•When playing audio CD
6
5 W [with AC adaptor]
2 8 W [with battery]
•When player is off
3 0 W [with AC adaptor] 150 KB/s (Normal Velocity mode) 300 KB/s (Double Velocity mode)
• With AC power source
Access time*"' (Double Velocity mode)
295 ms typical {I/3 stroke)
Fullstroke access time*2 (Double Velocity mode)
380 ms typical
• With battery
Access time’^ (Double Velocity mode)
320 ms typical C/S stroke)
Fullstroke access time*2 (Double Velocity mode)
400 ms typical
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block to 59' 58" 74 block
The above information (‘^, *2) is based on the test results measured by Panasonic internal test software
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Specifications
Player:
Output Canneclar: Compalible CD-ROM Format:
Error Rales:
Audio Performance (Stereo Headphones):
Sound/CD-ROM Interface
Card;
Dimensions: Mass (weight); Card type: DTE interface: Power source: DC5V, approximately 160 mA
l/F Bom and cable:
Dimensions: Mass (weight) 0.13 kg [0.2B6 lb.) with cable Cable length: l/F Box side: 200 mm (not including connector)
Mic (Monaural)
Input level:
Line in (stereo)
Input level: 1.2 mVrms or lower (impedance 30 k H or higher)
PHONES jack
CD-DA (CD) CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1) Photo CD Multi-session CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 2) Soft read errors Less than 10’^ Hard read errors Less than 10'^^
Frequency response 20 Hz-2G kHz S/N More than BQ dB (A Range) Oulpul level 0.6 Vrms
Audio CD Operation Play/Pause, Stop,
Volume control Rotary (0-10)
54 (W) 1C B5.6 (D) X 5 (H) mm [2.13"x3.37"xQ.20")
0.04 kg (O.OBB lb.) without cable Type 11 PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2
77 (W) x45 (D) M20.5 (H) mm(3.03"x1.77"xO.B1'T
Player side: 500 mm (not including connector)
200 mVrms or lower (impedance 2 k fi or higher)
Reverse skip, Forward skip
Phones out (stereo)
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Oulpul level: 15 mW or lower
Frequency response:
Volume control:
±3 dB Volume Rotary (0-10)
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Specifications
Speakers:
Dimensions for 2 units: R-speaker
mass {weight}:
cable length: impedance:
L-speaker
mass (weight): cable length; 800 mm (without connector)
impedance: Power Output: 0.2 W+0.2W (stereo speaker amplifier) Battery power indicator: Battery type:
Battery life:
Battery power on/off:
Sound:
Number of quantization bits; Sampling frequency: 5.5, 8, 11.025, 22.05, 44.1 kHz (Selectable) Sound source;
Software compatibility:
68.2 (W) X 101 (D) X 45.8 (H) mm {2.69"x3.98"x1.80")
0.13 kg {0.286 lb.) (without batteries) 800 mm (without connector) 4ii
0.1 kg {0.22 lb.) 4a Red LED indication on R-speaker
“AA" size alkaline battery x 2 into R-speaker Approximately 30 hours when using Panasonic “AA” size alkaline battery under the condition of 18 mW-f-18 mW output at 20°C (68 T)
In front of R-speaker only (Battery only supplies power to speaker amplifiers. Power for Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card and l/F Box is supplied from PCMCIA slot.)
8 bit, 16 bit monaural/stereo recording FM synthesis (YAMAHA OPL 3 compatible)
PCM (CODEC) (Recording and playing method)
•WAVE (recording/playback) and MIDI (playback)
performed using Windows-compatible audio device
driver
•Sound Blaster FM sound source for Windows and
Ad-Lib for DOS compatible
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Index
AC adaplor
AccBSSories
AudjD Applicalions . . Audio CD Operalion Audio connecling cabie
Back-up copy BaHery . . . Battery cover
Connection..........................................
CD-ROM Operation
DC IN jack . . . .
DIP switch . . . .
Disc cover . . . .
Display ......
Display Messages
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Audio connecting cable
l/FBoM
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Microphone...............................
Speakers
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14, 16. 23, 26
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S, 10. 11, 13
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B, 11
B, 33 B, 25
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Error Messages on Computer
Fealures
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Forward skip button
l/FBox...........................................................................
Insertion/Removal with Power On . . . Installing Windows 95 using the player.
LINE IN jack L-speaker . .
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Index
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MlCjack .................................................................................................10.14
Microphone...............................................................................................6, 14
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OPEN button............................................................................................8, 25
Part Names and Functions..........................................................................8
PHONES jack .........................................................................8,10,13,14,27
PLAY/PAUSE button................................................................................8, 28
Plug & Play.................................................................................................26
Power On...................................................................................................15
Power Save Function.................................................................................15
Power Supply............................................................................................11
Precautions..................................................................................................7
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R-speaker .............................................................................................10,13
README File.............................................................................................30
RESET switch
Reverse skip button .................................................................................8, 28
SCSI ID number SCSI interface connector
Setup Disk...........................................................................6,16,17,21,22,23
Software Installation...................................................................................16
Sound/CD-ROM Interface Card..............................................................6,12
Speakers............................................................................................6,10,13
Specifications.............................................................................................35
STOP button.............................................................................................8, 28
System requirements.................................................................................16
Terminator..................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................31
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Windows 3.1,3.11.............................................................................17,26,30
Windows 95 ............................................................................... 22,24,26,30
10, 13, 27 8, 27, 28
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FOR USERS IN CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY
Technical Support and Service Paris Calls
If you have read this manual and tried the IroubleshDaling procedures, and you are still having difficulty, please contact thestcre from which the unit was purchased. Panasonic Communications & Systems Company will repair this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
You may also call the technical support telephone number (24 hours/7 days).
The technical support number is: 1-BOO-PANA-SYS (1-BOD-725-2797) The service parts number is; 1-BOO-332-S34B
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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 cf ycur purchase or for future reference.
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MODEL NO. KXL-D721
NAME OF DEALER
SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE
Panasonic Communications & Systems Company,
Computer Products Division Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07D94
Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Avenue KM. 9.5 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630
Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 2BB, Osaka 530-91, Japan
Printed in Japan
PJQMA0114ZA S1095T0
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