Panasonic KXL-D740 User Manual

Panasonic

Quad Speed

PCMCIA CD-ROM Player

Model No. KXL-D740

Operating Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Quad Speed PCMCIA CD-ROM Player KXL-D740.

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.

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 DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSE QUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF AC TION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN AD VISED 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 equip ment 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.

Any details given in these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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 GaAIAs Laser output Wave length 790 nm Emission duration

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

Less than 52.65 tiW 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. !f 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 interfer ence 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 modi fications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate this device.

FOR USERS IN CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY

Technical Support and Service Parts Calls

If you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures, and you are still having difficulty, please contact the store 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: 1-800-PANA-SYS

(1-800-726-2797)

The service parts number is: 1-800-332-5348

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.

MODEL NO. KXL-D740

SERIAL NO.

IBM and PC DOS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows ® and MS-DOS ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.

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

LTD.

NAME OF DEALER

DATE OF PURCHASE

Features:

• Quad Speed external drive (Max. 600 KB/s).

• Operates on AC Adaptor, Six (6) “AA " size Batteries (not supplied)

or Rechargeable Battery (Option), (is^ P. 13-16)

• Can be connected to a notebook/desktop computer which has

PCMCiA card siot with suppiied PC card and PCMCIA cable.

P. 17. 18)

• Can be connected to a desktop computer with purchase of SCSI

board and SCSI cable. ( P. 18)

• Both CD-ROM and audio CD can be played when attached to your

computer, P. 24)

• Can be used independently as an audio CD player, (v^ P. 25)

• Compatible with MPC level 1, MPC level 2 *.

* The capability differs depending on the personal computer or software.

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

VIDEO CD*, CD-I*.

* When using VIDEO CD or CD-I, commercial MPEG Boards are required on the

computer side.

Sound system devices such as the optional KXL-D20 may be required.

Important:

■ Please use CD-ROMs with the marking below.

COMPACT

Headphones are not supplied.

I Please use audio CDs

with the marking below.

nCOMPACT

(llDiE

DIGITAL AUDIO

End-User License Agreement.................... 4

Technical Support and Service Parts Calls 7

Precautions

Accessories

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Part Names...................................... 11

Power Supply

Using supplied AC adaptor.............................. 13

Using rechargeable battery (option)

Using alkaline batteries (not supplied). ... 16

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Connecting Player to Computer .... 17

To a notebook computer To a desktop computer

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17 18

Power On......................................... 19

Software Installation

Before installing software Installing under DOS Installing under Windows 95

Inserting/Removing a CD

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20 21 22

Using the Player with Computer .... 24

Playing a CD-ROM........................................... 24

Playing an audio CD

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Using the Player Independently .... 25

Playing an audio CD ..................................................... 25

Before using

Setup

Operation

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Error Messages on Computer

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README File................................... 27

Troubleshooting ....................................... 29

Details of Setup Disk Software

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SCSI ID Number and Terminator . ... 34

Maintenance

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Specifications................................... 36

Index

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Options

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back cover

General Information

Precautions

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

• Do not shake or subject to intense vibration.

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

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

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

Accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are included with the player.

Part Names

Top view

Disc cover ( US’ P. 23)

Lock switch (t®" P. 23)

Locks the disc cover by sliding the Lock switch toward the rear of the player.

OPEN button ( P. 23)

Opens the disc cover.

Display ( c®* P. 12)

VOLUME control

( P. 25) Adjusts the volume of headphones (0~10).

►n /CHG (PLAY/PAUSE button)

Starts/pauses playing audio CD ( P. 25) or charges the optional rechargeable battery by pressing this button ( P. 14).

POWER switch P. 19)

Turns the power on/off.

■ (STOP button) (I®- P.25)

Stops playing audio CD.

^ (Forward skip button)

(i®’ P.25) Skips to the next track(s).

PHONES jack (US’ P. 25)

Connects your headphones (not supplied).

K4 (Reverse skip button)

{ CS* P. 25) Skips to the previous track(s) or returns to the beginning of the track being played.

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Rear/Bottom view

Battery cover ( cw P. 13, 16)

DC IN jack

( P. 13)

DIP switch ( P. 34)

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

SCSI interface connector

( P. 17)

Part Names

Display messages

Message/Indi cation

-AUDtO DtSC ONLY-

BUSY

no d! oL

0100 ^00

OP EO

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L HC^

Description

With a CD-ROM inserted in the player, if you press

O ’ O ’ O r j - a blinking message

“AUDIO DISC ONLY" appears. When data is being transferred, a blinking message

“BUSY” appears.

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” appears.

Audio CD is recognized.

The disc cover is open.

When the battery is low, this blinking indication appears.

This blinking indication appears while the rechargeable battery (option) is being charged.

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Panasonic KXL-D740 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Quad Speed PCMCIA CD-ROM Player KXL-D740.

End-User License Agreement

1. COPYRIGHT:

2. LICENSE:

3. TERM:

4. LIMITED WARRANTY: *

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION FOR LASER

FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES ONLY

FOR USERS IN CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY

Technical Support and Service Parts Calls

The service parts number is: 1-800-332-5348

Table of Contents

Before using

Setup

Operation

Precautions

Accessories

Part Names

Top view

Rear/Bottom view

Display messages

Message/Indi cation

Description