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Panasonic KXL-D742 User Manual

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Panasonic
Quad Speed
PORTABLE CD-ROM Player
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Operating Instructions
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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.
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-D742
SERIAL NO.
FWB, CD-ROM ToolKif"^, CDT Remote™ and the FWB logo are trademarks of FWB Software, Inc. Apple, PowerBook, Macintosh, QuickTime, AppleLink, Finder and Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
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.
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 Rechargeabie Battery (Option). ( P. 12'~15) Can be connected to a PowerBook with the supplied SCSI cable.
(c^ P. 16)
Can be connected to a desktop Macintosh with purchase of SCSI
cable (D-sub25 pin half-pitch SO pin) for Macintosh. (\^ P. 17) Both CD-ROM and audio CD can be played when attached to your
computer, (v^ P. 24-27) Can be used independently as an audio CD player, P. 28) High performance SCSI CD-ROM device driver, an integral caching
utility for CD-ROM drives and an application for playing audio CDs are included in setup software.
Supports CD-DA, CD-ROM XA, CD-ROM, Photo CD Multi-session.
Use the player with
computer P. 24)
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Important:

■ Please use CD-ROMs with the marking below.
COMPACT
Headphones are not supplied.
Please use audio CDs
with the marking below.
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DIGITALAUDIO
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Precautions

Do not disassemble the player.
Do not spill liquid.
• 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.
• Keep disc cover closed to protect from dust.
• Do not play CD-ROM/audio CD while transporting.
• Do not use near any appliance that may cause vibration.

Accessories

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

Table of Contents

End-User License Agreement
Precautions ................................................. 8
Accessories.................................................. 8
Part Names and Functions
Power Supply..............................................12
Using supplied AC adaptor.................................. 12
Using rechargeable battery (option) Using alkaline batteries (not supplied)
Connecting Player to Computer
To a PowerBook
To a Desktop Macintosh...................................... 17
Power On ...................................................18
Software Installation
Before installing software Installation
Inserting/Removing a CD Using the Player with Computer
Playing a CD-ROM.............................................. 24
Playing an audio CD............................................ 24
Using the Player Independently
Playing an audio CD............................................ 28
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Before using

Setup

Operation
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Details of CD-ROM ToolKit.........................29
Troubleshooting SCSI ID Number and Terminator
Maintenance
Specifications..............................................37
Index...........................................................38
Option
Technical Support and Service Parts Calls .... 40
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General Information

Part Names and Functions

Top view

Disc cover ( P. 23)
Lock switch (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 ( cs* P. 11) VOLUME control -
{ P. 28) Adjusts the volume of headphones (0-10).
►II /CHG (PLAY/PAUSE/CHARGE button)
Starts/pauses playing audio CD { n^P. 28) or charges the optional rechargeable battery by pressing this button ( P. 13).
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POWER switch P. 18)
Turns the power on/off.
■ (STOP button) P.28) Stops playing audio CD.
►H (Forward skip button)
(c^ P.28)
Skips to the next track(s).
PHONES jack (DS= P.28) Connects your headphones (not supplied).
(Reverse skip button)
( P. 28)
Skips to the previous track(s) or returns to the beginning of the track being played.

Power Supply

The supplied AC adaptor, rechargeable battery (option) or alkaline batteries (not supplied) can be used for power source of the player.

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-WZ315), since other adaptors may damage the player.

Using rechargeable battery (option)

Optional rechargeable battery (KXL-O30) needs to be purchased. Before initial use, please charge the rechargeable battery ( P. 13).
Note:
• When using the rechargeable battery, the data transfer rate may decrease and the access time may increase.
Installing rechargeable battery
Make sure the player is off.
Rechargeable battery
Player
connector
Rechargeable battery connector
Note:
• If the player is not going to be used for more than two (2) months, remove the rechargeable battery to maintain the battery life.
Battery cover
Ribbon
Springs
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O Open the battery cover by slid
ing and iifting it up ( P.15).
@ Insert the rechargeable battery
connector into the piayer con nector ( CD ).
O Install the rechargeable battery ( © )
placing the ribbon underneath it and pressing the springs ( (g) ).
O Close the battery cover by press
ing it down and sliding it back.
Power Supply

Using alkaline batteries (not supplied)

Six (6) “AA” size alkaline batteries are required.

Alkaline 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.
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Replacing the Batteries:
Notes:
• When using the alkaline battery, the data transfer rate may decrease and the access time may increase.
• If the blinking mark “ CX^ ” appears while using the alkaline battery with the computer attached, connect the AC adaptor. Othenwise the computer/CD-ROM
player may not function properly.
• If batteries are installed with the ribbon placed underneath, it is easier to remove the batteries by pulling the ribbon upward.
O Open the battery cover by
sliding and lifting it up.
@ Install six “AA” size batteries
(not supplied).
Make sure the polarities {+, -) match the diagram.
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Replace the batteries when blink ing mark “[T\~| ” appears on the display.
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Software Installation

Before installing software

Make sure that you have connected the player to your computer ( c®" P, 16,17), and both
the player and your computer are turned on ( P. 18).

System requirement

The Setup disk can be used only in Macintosh with a 3.5" fioppy disk drive.
Hardware and Software requirements are:
Macintosh Plus or later System 6.0.4 of later (System 7 or later is recommended) 4 MB of RAM or greater (More is helpful)
Disk caching requires 1.5 MB of free contiguous hard disk space (More is helpful)

Making back-up copy

Before installing software, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original in a safe place. To make a back-up copy, refer to your Macintosh manual.
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Disabling old CD-ROM device driver

Before installing this software, you must disable any previously installed driver software on your computer to load and activate this software smoothly. To disable Apple’s or any third-party device driver, simply drag the file from the System folder and restart your computer.

Installation

Notes:
• Before proceeding with the installation, restart your computer with all Extensions off, making sure to disable any virus protection software.
• The installation will place Foreign File Access, Audio CD Access, High Sierra File Access, and ISO 9660 File Access into the Extensions Folder inside your System Folder. If these files have already been placed into the Folder, they will be re-written.
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Software InstaUation

^ Insert the supplied Setup disk into the floppy drive.

The CD-ROM Toolkit window will automatically appear. “Read Me for Panasonic” File describes the information which is not mentioned in this manual. Please read it when it is necessary.

2 Double click the “CD-ROM ToolKit Installer” icon.

The CD-ROM ToolKit Installer dialog will appear.
0 Click [ Continue ]. The following screen will appear.
CD-ROM ToolKit^“ Version XXX
This installer will place several files into your active System Folder. You should disable any virus protection before proceecfing to avoid urxJesired warnings.
If you are using System 7.x, the files will be placed according to their function as fdbws;
• CD-ROM TooIKft^*^will be placed into the Control Panels folder.
• Foreign Rle Access and all Foreign RIe Translators will be placed into the Extensions folder.
• The CDT Remote^“ player will be placed into the Apple Menu Items folder, and will appear in your Apple Menu upon successful completion of your installation. Note: users of prior versions of
CD-ROM ToolKit^“ should manually remove the older CDT-Remote^*" desk accessory.
If you are using System 6.0x, rrx)st files will placed into your System Folder, and the remainder into
the “CD-ROM ToolKit^“ Extras" folder. System 6 users may wish to rmve the CDT Remote^“ application from the “CD-ROM ToolKif^” Extras” folder to another area of their hard disk.
You must restart your computer for the installed software to take effect.
( Save ~] [ Print ]
( Cancel ] [[ Continue
Version number may change without notice.
If you want to save the screen as a text file, click [Save]. If you want to print out the screen, click (Print). If you want to return to the CD-ROM ToolKit window, click [ Cancel
^ Click [ Continue ]. The following screen will appear.
Install the following:
CD-ROM ToolKit™ XXX Full Install
Installs CD-ROM ToolKit control panel, CDT Remote, and all Foreign File Access Translators onto your startup System
volume.
Installation requires: XXX K
[ Quit }
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Software Installation
5 Click [ Install ]■
When the installation has completed, the following message will appear.

0 Click [ OK ].

7 Restart your computer.

The original Setup disk will be ejected automatically.
Note:
• Store the original Setup disk in a safe place.

0 Personalize CD-ROM Tool Kit if you are running it for the first time.

O Open the Control Panels Folder from Apple (||) Menu.
@ Double click “CD-ROM ToolKit” icon.
(If you are using System 6.0.x click “CD-ROM Tool...” icon.) The following screen will appear.
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Please personalize your copy of CD-ROM ToolKit^'^:
Name:
Organization:
Serial #:
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Please enter your name
Enter your organization’s name
Serial Number from back of disk
( Cancei ]
Enter the information in the provided spaces.
Note:
• Name and Serial # “M53006585" must be entered.
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Software Installation
O Click fOt^.
The CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel will appear.
Confirm that the check box next to SCSI ID No. of this player is on. The factory setting of SCSI ID No. of this player is set to 5.
CD-ROM ToolKir«
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ID (SCSI Address) HFAVB
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[ Help ]
[ Options ]
For detailed information about CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel, refer to “Details of CD-ROM ToolKit" ( P. 29).
CD-ROM File Cache (KB) f300Q~|
CD-ROM RAM Cache (KB) ^5 |
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□ : OFF
m : ON

0 Click the close box.

The following message will appear.
Your changes to the options did not take effect yet.
They will take effect when the computer is restarted.

10 Click [ok].

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Using the Player with Computer
Audio discs appear on the screen when mounted with files named track 1, track 2, etc., as follows.
□
10 items 1K in disk
Track 1 Track 2 Tracks Track 4 Tracks Tracks
Track? Tracks Track 9 Track 10
Audio CD1
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You can play these by simply double-clicking on individual tracks. CDT Remote Panel (below) will appear and CDT Remote automatically scans the disc inserted in the player and displays the first track in the Elapsed Time Window. The functions of each CDT Remote button are shown on the next page.
Note:
• if you are using System 6.0.x, CDT Remote Panel will not appear automatically by double-clicking on track. To activate the CDT Remote, double-click CDT Remote icon in the CD-ROM ToolKit Extras Folder.
CDT Remote Panel
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Time
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Volume Adjusts the volume from the CD-ROM drive output to your
SCSI ID Shuffle Plays the tracks on the inserted CDs in random order until each
Audio
Scan »
Scan «
Stop
Elapsed Time Window
Pauses/starts playing by clicking it. Starts playing the track displayed in the Elasped Time Window
by clicking it. Skips to the beginning of the next track by clicking it. Skips to the beginning of the current track by clicking it. Goes
to the previous track by clicking subsequently. Toggles between displaying the elapsed time for the current
track and the time remaining for the current track by clicking it. Stops playing and drags the CD icon into the trash by clicking
it. To play the same CD again, open and close the disc cover of the player.
headphones or amplifier. If the volume of the player is set to 0, no sound can be heard.
Shows the SCSI ID number of the CD-ROM player selected.
is played by clicking it. Selects different audio channels for play through your
headphones or amplifier by clicking it. The factory setting is set at STEREO.
[STEREO)-^[STEREO from Left) ^[STEREO from Right) ^(MONAURAL form Left]-^(MONAURAL from Right
[MONAURAL
Skips (onward repeatedly in the audio portion played through the headphones or amplifier by holding it down while playing an audio track.
Skips backward repeatedly in the audio portion played through the headphones or amplifier by holding it down while playing an audio track.
Stops playing and returns to the beginning of the current track by clicking it.
Displays the status information about the current track.
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Function
Lower 1—”0
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CD will not be ejected automatically because this CD-ROM player is not a tray type.
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Using the Player Independently

Playing an audio CD

If you are using batteries, you can enjoy iistening to music under stabie conditions. It is recommended not to play an audio CD while walking or jogging. It is recommended that
you turn off the player’s terminator so as to reduce the power consumption.
Caution:
• It is not safe to listen to headphones while driving a car.
Be sure the VOLUME control is set to 2-4 to avoid hearing very loud sound.

Insert an audio CD { P. 23).

Press POWER switch to
turn on the player.

Plug your headphones (not supplied) into the PHONES jack.

Note:
• You can also listen to the music by connecting amplified speakers (not supplied).
Elapsed time
Audio CD's track number
Button Function
►•jCHQ
Starts/pauses playing an audio CD. Skips to the next track by pressing once.
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Returns to the beginning of the track being played by pressing once.
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Skips to the previous track by pressing once when the elapsed time is 00:00. Continues reversing tracks if you hold down.
■ Stops playing an audio CD.

Details of CD-ROM ToolKit

Setup disk includes a convenient Control Panel that allows users to automatically accel erate and configure all discs for optimum performance. To open the Control Panel, follow the steps below.
^ Select Control Panel from Apple ( |j| ) Menu.
Double click the CD-ROM ToolKit icon.
After opening the Control Panel, CD-ROM ToolKit will automatically scan the SCSI bus and identify the device at each SCSI address in the right column.
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CD-ROM File Cache (KB) |güôÔ~ CD-ROM RAM Cache (KB) [335_

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Apple’s. Allows you to turn acceleration on or off for individual SCSI IDs.
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By checking this, CD-ROM ToolKit starts caching file and directory
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Allows you to view devices on any active SCSI Manager 4.3 compatible bus on your Macintosh by clicking it. The (Bus) will not appear unless more than
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Click [ Help) for further information.
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Trouble
When starting computer, following icon appears.
[Drive is not recognized.]
The player does
not appear on the list in the CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel.
Transmission
speed of data slows down.
Malfunction of the computer.
Possible Cause Solution
The player is not ON or the cable is not connected properly.
The SCSI cable is not connected to the player or to the computer properly.
The SCSI cable pin is bent or broken.
Using a computer with the terminator switch of the player OFF.
There are duplicate SCSI ID numbers in computer system.
Check box next to the player’s SCSI ID No. on CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel is not ON.
There is not enough memory to load CD-ROM ToolKit.
The player is not ON or the cable is not connected properly.
The player is conflicting with another device.
QuickTime is being used. Please refer to “QuickTime
Turning off the player before ending the current job.
Turn on the player before turning on your computer, or
connect the cable properly. Connect the SCSI cable
properly ( P. 16,17).
Contact an Authorized Panasonic Service Center.
Turn the terminator switch ON
(P. 35).
Set the different SCSI ID number for each device. Normally “0" is set for hard disk and “3" is set for built-in CD-ROM drive ( P. 35).
Open the CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel and check the box next to the SCSI ID No. of
the player { nS=*P. 29).
Increase the memory.
Turn on the player or connect
the cable properly.
Set the different SCSI ID number for each device ( 1®= P. 35).
playback” of the “CD-ROM
ToolKit” in “Read Me for
Panasonic” file ( P. 20).
Turn on the player or reset the
computer ( P. 18).
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Troubleshooting

Error Messages on Computer

Error Message
This is not a Macintosh
Disk.
CD-ROM ToolKitwill not be able to support one of your CD-ROM drives because it is already handled by another CD-ROM driver.
Possible Cause
Foreign File Access, Audio CD Access, High Sierra File Access, ISO 9660 File Access has not been loaded into the
Extensions Folder. CPU accelerator is
being used.
CD-ROM driver other than CD-ROM ToolKit is being used.
Solution
Load these files by using the setup disk.
Some CPU accelerator can not use blind SCSI I/O. Select the [ Options] from CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel and set “Use Slower Polled Non-Blind SCSI I/O"
to on { P. 29).
Open the CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel and click off the check box next to the other CD-ROM driver’s SCSI ID No. ( c®" P. 29) or remove the currently used CD-ROM driver from System Folder.
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SCSI ID Number and Terminator

■ SCSf 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 number does not conflict with another SCSI device connected to the computer system. The factory setting of the player’s SCSI ID number is set to 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 (power consumption can be
saved.) ( P. 28).
The factory setting is ON.
Setting
Set 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
0 OFF 1 ON
2 OFF ON OFF 3
4 OFF OFF ON 5 6 OFF ON ON 7* ON ON ON
ID number switch
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Specifications

Power Source: Interface: Buffer Size: Operating Environment
(under no damp or moist conditions):
Storage Environment
(under no damp or moist conditions):
Dimensions: Mass {Weight}: 0.46 kg {1.014 lb.} (without batteries) Battery Life [at 20’C {68T}]:
Power Consumption:
Data Transfer Rate
(when using AC adaptor):
Output Connector: Compatible CD-ROM
Format:
Access Time* (when using
AC adaptor): (The information is based on the test results measured by Panasonic internal
test software.)
Error Rates:
Audio Performance
(Stereo Headphones):
Refer to the nameplate at the bottom of the unit. SCSI-1, 2 128 KB Temperature: 5°C {41T} to 35°C (95T)
Humidity: 20% to 85% RH
Temperature: -20'’C {-4'F} to 55°C {131T} Humidity: 15% to 85% RH
138 (W) X 204 (D) X 35 (H) mm {5.52" x 8.16" x 1.4")
• When using Panasonic alkaline “AA" size batteries
Approximately 4 hours when playing audio CD Approximately 2 hours when playing CD-ROM
• When using the optional rechargeable battery
Approximately 2 hours when playing audio CD Approximately 1 hour when playing CD-ROM
•When playing CD-ROM
12 W [with AC adaptor]
•When player is off
1.0 W [with AC adaptor]
150 KB/s (Normal Velocity mode) 600 KB/s (Quad Velocity mode)
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)
Quad Velocity mode
295 ms typical (Vs stroke) 540 ms typical (Full-stroke)
Soft read errors Less than 10'^ Hard read errors Less than 10'^^
Frequency response 20 Hz~20 kHz S/N More than 80 dB (A Range) Output level 0.6 Vrms
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Option

The following option is available through your local authorized parts distributor.
KXL-D30 Rechargeable Battery
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