Panasonic LF-1004AB User Manual

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PD/CD-ROM Drive

Instruction Manual

Model LF“1 004AB

TRADEMARKS, etc.

IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

All Rights Reserved, Copyright©

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1995

Printed in Japan

May 1995

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith declares that It will not be liable in any way for any

loss of data or any other damage, whether direct or indirect, caused by the operation or malfunctioning

of this product. Make back-ups of important data in order to protect it from possible toss.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ............................................................................................................ 4

•LASER PRODUCT................................................................................................................................... 6

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 7

•SAFETY LABELS .................................................................................................................................... 8

•SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................... 9

• DISK DISPOSAL....................................................................................................................................10

• IMPORTANT NOTICE ..........................................................................................................................10

Getting Started:

• Introduction............................................................................................................................................12

• System Requirements ...........................................................................................................................14

•Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................................15

• Parts and Functions ..............................................................................................................................16

Operation:

• PD Operation ........................................................................................................................................18

•CD and CD-ROM Operation...................................................................................................................20

• PD Cartridge Handling ..........................................................................................................................22

•CD and CD-ROM Disc Handling ............................................................................................................23

• Before Operation....................................................................................................................................24

Installing the SCSI Host Adapter.......................................................................................................24

Terminator Setting............................................................................................................................. 25

LUN Setting....................................................................................................................................... 26

SCSI ID Settings................................................................................................................................27

TERM POWER Setting......................................................................................................................28

•Connections............................................................................................................................................ 29

• Device Driver Installation .....................................................................................................................31

•Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................32

For Your Reference:

• Specifications ........................................................................................................................................34

•Optional Accessories..............................................................................................................................39

• Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 39

•Technical Support ....................................................................................................................Back Cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

• FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Class B Digital Device

Note:

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

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, use only the provided internal cables and
the shielded external interface cable when connecting this device to the computer.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s author

ity to operate this device.

(ForU.S.A.)

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• INDUSTRY CANADA (1C)

STATEMENT OF CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT REGULATION

Notification:

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Notification:

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

(For CANADA)

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LASER PRODUCT

Class I LASER Product

•This equipment is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter J in effect as of
date of manufacture. (For U.S.A.)

This equipment is classified as a Class I LASER product and there is no hazardous LASER radiation
with the safety protection.

Caution:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• Do not open the top cover of the drive and never touch the internal parts in order to avoid EXPO

SURE TO INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION.

•When the power switch is On, do not place your eyes close to the front panel opening door and other

openings to look into the inside of the drive.

LASER Specification

Class I LASER Product
Wave Length: 775-820 nm

Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection.

PRODUIT LASER

Produit LASER de Classe I

• Cet appareil est certifié conforme à l’ordonnance DHHS 21 CFR, Chapitre I, Sous-chapitre J en
vigueur à la date de fabrication. (Pour les E-U)

Cet appareil est classé comme produit LASER de classe I et il n'émet pas de rayonnement LASER
dangereux avec la protection de sécurité.

Attention:

L’utilisation de commandes ou les réglages ou l'exécution de procédures autres que ceux

spécifiés ci-après peuvent entraîner un risque d’exposition à un rayonnement dangereux.

• Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle supérieur du lecteur et ne jamais toucher les pièces internes pour éviter
tout risque D’EXPOSITION AU RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE.

• Lorsque l’appareil est sous tension, ne pas approcher les yeux de la porte d’ouverture du panneau
avant ni des autres orifices pour regarder à l’intérieur du lecteur.

Spécification LASER

Produit LASER de classe I
Longueur d’onde: 775-820 nm
Puissance du laser: Aucun rayonnement dangereux n’est émis avec la protection de sécurité.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all of these instructions.

2. Save these instructions for iater use.

3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation: to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.

8. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short cut parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

9. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product your
self. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove" or “Do Not
Disassemble” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing
in those compartments to service personnel.

10. Turn off this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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SAFETY LABELS

The following labels are used in this product to remind you of safety precautions.
Please read it and follow the instruction.

Caution Labels on the Drive Unit

The user shouid not remove the drive unit’s cover. These caution labels are affixed to the installed
drive unit in this drive.
The serviceman should not disassemble and service the installed drive unit in this drive because the
drive contains non-serviceable parts. Please check that these following labels are affixed to the top of
the installed drive unit.

FCC ID:ACJ9G5LF1004

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS CLASS В DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGUUTIONS.

GET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE U CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES
EXIGENCES DU RÈGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BRQUILLEUR DU CANADA.

MADE IN JAPAN

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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION
DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

UNSIChfTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STFtAHL AUSSETZEN.

DANGER

ATTENTION

VORSICHT

Do not disassemble.
Do not Service.

Ne Pas Démonter.
Réservé Au Personnel Autorisé.

Nicht auseinandernehmen.
Keine Reparatur oder
Wartung erlaubt.

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STRÂLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARNING

LUN ID TERM ON

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AVOID EXPOSURE

INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE.

TERM POWER

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INPUT RATING

5V 12V =

1.4Amax O.TAmax

OUVERTURE RAYONNEMENT
LASER INVISIBLE.

AUSTRITTSÛFFNUNG FÜR

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This drive incorporates many sensitive optical components. To ensure optimum performance at all

times, avoid using this drive under the following conditions:

• In a location where cigarette smoke, humidity and air pollution are prevalent.

•While transporting in a closed vehicle or other location where ventilation is insufficient and the
temperature could exceed 45°C {113°F).

•Where there are significant temperature or humidity changes.

• For long periods of time in direct sunlight.

• Near a heat outlet or heating appliance.

•When placed on an uneven, unstable or soft surface.

• Locations prone to vibration or shock.

• Near appliances generating strong magnetic fields.

Do not move the drive when the cartridge is in the drive.

Never attempt to remove the cabinet screws or make any adjustments. Serious harm to both the
user and equipment may result.

PRECAUTIONS DE SECURITE

Le lecteur renferme un grand nombre de composants optiques sensibles. Pour garantir des perfor
mances optimales en tout temps, éviter d’utiliser le lecteur dans les conditions suivantes:

• Dans des endroits habituellement chargés de fumée de cigarette, humidité et pollution atmosphé

rique.

• En transport dans un véhicule fermé ou tout autre endroit où la ventilation est insuffisante et où la

température peut dépasser 45°C (113°F).

• Dans des endroits soumis à des variations importantes de température ou d’humidité.

• Exposé en plein soleil pendant longtemps.

• Près d’une bouche de chaleur ou d’un appareil de chauffage.

• Sur une surface irrégulière, instable ou molle.

• Endroits sujets aux vibrations ou aux chocs.

• A proximité d’appareils engendrant des champs magnétiques puissants.

Ne pas déplacer le lecteur lorsque la cartouche se trouve à l’intérieur.

Ne jamais tenter de retirer les vis du coffret ni d’effectuer des réglages. Cela pourrait avoir de graves

conséquences, tant pour l’utilisateur que pour le matériel.

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DISK DISPOSAL

Caution;

This Optical Disk contains tellurium which may be considered hazardous.
Check and follow your local regulations before Disposal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FOR USER IN U.S.A.

Included with this booklet is a questionnaire which requests important information required by the U.S.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

It should be filled out by the end-user/purchaser of this equipment—not the reseller.

If you are the end-user and this questionnaire card is missing, please call Panasonic at 1-800-PANA
SYS and another will be promptly mailed to you.
Please also call 1-800-PANA SYS, if you require technical support. This technical support hotline is
available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Panasonic’s PD/CD-ROM drive' Before using the drive, please
be sure to read through these instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the proper procedures for
Its operation Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference

Some features of this dual-purpose unit are listed below

PD

-Unlimited, removable storage of
650 MB/disk (single-sided)

-Direct overwrite with phase change

technology

-High speed read and write
cache system

CD-ROM

—4X Speed
—Caddy not required for CD-ROM
— Also plays 8 cm discs

Supported Formats
—Kodak PhotoCD
—Video CD
—CD-DA
—CD-I FMV

^Automatic tray loading handles CD and PD disks
* Supports MS'DOS/Windows 3.1 for PC and System 7 for Macintosh

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Use PD cartridges

bearing this logo only

Use CD-ROM discs bearing

this logo only

COMPACT

Use compact discs bearing

this logo only

tCOMPACT

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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System Requirements

•Computer

Macintosh or Power Macintosh series

• Operating System

System 6.0.5 or later

• Extension

Quick Time, version 1.6

• Computer

IBM PC/AT or Compatible

•Operating System

DOS Ver. 4.0 or later
Windows 3.1

• Memory

640K RAM minimum

»SCSI Interface Board

See list of recommended SCSI host adapters
on page 24 of this manual.

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Kit Contents

Before using your PD/CD-ROM drive, check that the items shown below were packed with the unit If
any of these items are missing or defective, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
drive

3

Internal SCSI cable

Internal audio cable

• MS-DOS/Windows device
driver for IBM PC/AT or
compatible (3)

•System 7 device driver
for Macintosh series (1)

Emergency

ejection pm

PLEASE read this instruction manual through to the end so that you can obtain in advance any items
necessary for your intended applications

Jumper pm (2)

• Instruction manual

• Device Driver Installation
Manual for MS-DOS/
Windows 3.1

• Device Driver Installation
Manual for Macintosh

Attachment screw (4)

Warranty card

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Front Panel

Parts and Functions

(A) EMERGENCY EJECTION HOLE—Use this when the shutter will not open. Turn off the drive’s

power, and insert the emergency ejection pin (included) into this hole. When the tray moves

forward, pull it out with your hands. Do not use the pin under normal circumstances.
(B) HEADPHONE JACK—for plugging in headphones equipped with a stereo mini jack or speakers.
(C) VOLUME CONTROL—for adjusting the volume of the sound from the headphones or speakers.
(D) PD/CD IDENTIFICATION LAMP—this lights up orange when a PD cartridge is inside the drive; it

lights up green when a CD disc is inside.
(E) BUSY LAMP—this lights up when the drive is being accessed.

Green: CD or CD-ROM play

PD cartridge read/write when write cache is OFF
PD cartridge read when write cache is OFF

Orange: PD cartridge write when write cache is ON
(F) EJECT BUTTON—for opening and closing the tray.
(G) TRAY—the PD cartridges, CDs and CD-ROMs are placed on this tray.

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Rear Panel

(A) AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTOR—for connecting the internal audio cable (included).
(B) JUMPER CONNECTOR—for setting the drive’s SCSI ID, LUN, TERMINATOR and TERM POWER.
(C) SCSI CONNECTOR—for connecting the interna) SCSI cable (included).
(D) POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR—for connecting the power cable.

Right Panel

(E) ATTACHMENT SCREW HOLES—when securing the PD/CD-ROM drive to a personal computer

to other device, secure the drive with the provided attachment screws into the areas as indicated.

Left Panel

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To insert a PD cartridge:

PD Operation

(2)

(1) Turn on the personal computer.

(2) Press the eject button to open the tray.
(3) Place the PD cartridge with its label side facing up, into the tray,

(4) Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray {the PD/CD identification lamp

lights up orange).

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To remove a PD cartridge:

mcwesQ

Busy lamp (3)

(1)

\

JOSS

{1) Press the eject button to open the tray

(2) Remove the PD cartridge

(3) Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray

(4) Press the power switch to OFF

• DO NOT turn off the power or remove a PD cartridge while the busy lamp is lighted The data on the
cartridge may be destroyed or the data may not be saved properly

• DO NOT place a PD cartridge and CD or CD-ROM on the tray at the same time The cartridge and
CD or CD-ROM may be scratched

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CD and CD-ROM Operation

To insert a CD or CD-ROM disc:

(2)

(3)

,(1) Turn on the personal computer.

(2) Press the eject button to open the tray.

(3) Place the CD or CD-ROM with its label side facing up, into the tray.

In the case of an 8 cm CD or CD-ROM,
align it with the inside groove.

(4) Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray (the PD/CD identification lamp

lights up green).

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To remove a CD or CD-ROM disc:

(1)

(2)

{1) Press the eject button to open the tray.

(2) Remove the CD or CD-ROM.

(3) Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray.

(4) Press the power switch to OFF.

• DO NOT place a PD cartridge and CD or CD-ROM on the tray at the same time. The cartridge and
CD or CD-ROM may be scratched.

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PD Cartridge Handling

The PD cartridge is already inside its own case (which you do not remove).

(C) (A) (B)

(A) Space for affixing label
(B) Shutter
(C) Write protect switch—this prevents data from being erased or rewritten in error

NOTE:

To safeguard against the loss of important data, make it a habit to back up data regularly as you do
with hard or floppy disk data.

DO NOT leave in a dirty/dusty location.

DO NOT open the shutter and touch the disk
inside.

DO NOT re-use labels.

DO NOT leave in direct sunlight, high
temperatures or high humidity.

DO NOT stack any items on top of the disk.

DO NOT incinerate the cartridge,
Dispose of the cartridge correctly.

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CD and CD-ROM Disc Handling

To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center holder and lift the disc out.

•To put the disc back in its case, press down on the label side so that the disc will go over the center
holder.

►When holding a disc, DO NOT touch the disc surface.

DO NOT scratch or mark the disc.

DO NOT drop or bend.

O X

DO NOT leave in direct sunlight.

DO NOT write or stick paper on the front
panel.

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Before Operation

This drive conforms to the SCSI standard. A SCSI host adapter is therefore required to connect the
drive with a personal computer.
SCSI: an acronym for “Small Computer System Interface”. This is a standard that governs connec
tions between personal computers and peripheral devices.

NOTE:

No more than 7 SCSI units can be connected to a computer. Also, the total length of the SCSI cable
from the personal computer to the last unit MUST NOT exceed 6 meters.

<Example 1>

/W\ /W\ /W\ /W\ /W\

Terminating unit SCSI cable

Personal computer

• (A) through (G) are SCSI units.

Installing the SCSI Host Adapter

The drive must be connected to a SCSI host adapter. If the SCSI host adapter is not installed inside
your personal computer, you must install it by following the instructions that accompany the adapter.

After completing the connections, check that the personal computer starts up properly.

Recommended SCSI host adapters (for desktop personal computers):

<Example 2>

Terminating unit

• Macintosh series: already installed

• IBM PC/AT or compatible: Adaptec AVA-1505, AHA-151x, AHA-152x, AHA-154x,
AHA-164X

Always AL-500
BusLogic BT545

Future Domain TMC-1650MCD, TMC-850

CorelSCSI for PD, the Device Driver software included with the PD/CD-ROM Drive includes an ASPI
manager and supports the host adapters listed above. If a host adapter not listed above is installed,
a separate ASPI manager program may be required.

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Terminator Setting

A terminator refers to a terminating resistance. The terminators must be set properly when SCSI units

(including the drive) have been connected to the personal computer. The factory default setting is ON.

•When the drive is connected at the terminating end:

DDDDfflD

•When the drive is connected between SCSI units:

DDDDD0D

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Lun Setting

The “LUN (Logical Unit Number)" is a function that causes the personal computer to differentiate
between PD cartridges, CDs and CD-ROMs. It must be set according to the type of personal computer
that has been connected. The factory default setting is OFF (IBM PC/AT or compatible).

• IBM PC/AT or compatible:

SDDDDDn

• Macintosh series:

DDDDDn

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SCSI ID Settings

The SCSI ID IS a number for identifying each SCSI unit These IDs must be set individually for each
unit with no duplication The factory default setting is SCSI ID 4

.scsiiD=“o” D000DDD

«SCSI ID=“1”

.scsiiD=“2” D^0DDD

®SCSIID=“3” [Ж0000

• SCSIID=“4” D0E^DDD

©SCSI ID=“5’

oscsiiD=“6” DE^DDD

Generally, the SCSI IDs are set as follows

• Hard Disk Drive=0

• CD-ROM Drive=3

• SCSI Host Adapter^?
Check the IDs in the instruction manuals, and take care not to use the same setting as the one for the

drive

^00DDD

[^^DDD

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TERM POWER Setting

The SCSI device at the terminating end requires a Terminator power supply. TERM POWER is a
function which supplies this terminal power. (The factory setting is “ON”.)

•When Terminator power is not supplied from another SCSI device:
Set TERM POWER to “ON”.

DDDDD

•When Terminator power is supplied from another SCSI device:
TERM POWER may be set to either “ON” or “OFF”.

DDDDDD0

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Connections

Before connecting the drive

•This drive can be used horizontally only.

•Turn off the power switch for the personal computer unit and unplug the power cord from the power

socket. (Absolutely do not connect the drive while the power is on.)

• Insert the connection cables firmly.

•Attachment screw holes are located in four places on the right and left panels of the drive, and in four

places on the bottom panel. When securing the drive to a personal computer or other device, secure
the drive firmly in place with four attachment screws (included) in four places on the right and left
panels or in four places on the bottom panel.

•When connecting the internal SCSI cable (included), take care not to mistake the connected pin

numbers. Connect the internal SCSI cable so that the protrusion on the tip is on the top.

• Be sure to connect the specified power cable (see p. 37 of this manual).

• Be sure to observe all operating environment restrictions as noted on p. 34 “Specifications” of this

manual.

(1) PC to PD

PD/CD-ROM drive

Attachment
screw holes

Attachment screws
(included) SCSI

connector

Attachment screws (included)

Attachment
screw holes

SCSI host adapter

Personalcomputer

Power cable

Internal SCSI cable

(inciuded)

• If the personal computer is to be moved, make sure to turn the power to OFF and remove the PD
cartridge, CD or CD-ROM.

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(2) Stereo System

For audio

For audio and
MPEG image

Audio cable

(available from
an audio store)

Stereo equipment or

Internal audio cable

(included)

Audio output connector

•When purchasing a Sound board or MPEG board, review the product specifications thoroughly
(Some board functions may be duplicated) Refer to the accompanying instructions for the connec

tions

•To enjoy music CDs audio

A Sound board is recommended to play CDs on stereo equipment, etc If no Sound board is present,
CDs can be played by connecting stereo mini-jack headphones or speakers to the drive’s head
phone connector

•To enjoy CD-ROM audio data
A Sound board is required

speakers with built-in
amplifier

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Device Driver Installation

“Device driver” refers to a software routine for exchanging data between the drive and the personal
computer The device driver must be installed in the personal computer

This drive has a device driver for DOS/Wmdows and Macintosh senes

Install the device driver you need for your computer by referring to either of the Device Driver
Installation Manuals (included)

The Device Driver software that has been included with the PD/CD-ROM drive provides a utility for
playing Audio CDs and CD-ROMs Refer to the PD Device Driver Installation manual for specific

information on this subject

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Troubleshooting

When this occurs Possible cause

No power

Tray fails to open

Tray fails to close

PD/CD
identification lamp
fails to light

Drive is not

recognized by the
computer

CD or CD-ROM
cannot be read

—Has the power cable been connected correctly?

—Is the power on?
—If all else fails, insert the emergency ejection pin

(included) into the hole to open the tray.

—Has the PD cartridge or CD, CD-ROM disc been inserted

correctly?

—Has the PD cartridge or CD, CD-ROM disc been inserted

correctly?

-Is the total length of the SCSI cable less than 6 meters?

-Has the drive’s terminator been set correctly?

-Are the drive and computer connected correctly?

-Has the device driver been installed correctly?

-Are you using the correct software program for playing
CDs and CD-ROMs?

-Has the drive’s LUN function been set correctly?

-Has the CD been placed correctly on the tray?

-Is the CD dirty? (Wipe clean with a soft cloth).

-Is the CD scratched, cracked or warped?

(Do not use).

-Has condensation formed in the drive?

(Wait an hour or so for the unit to dry out and then try
operating).

Refer to Page

29, 30

18,20

16

18, 20

18, 20

24
25

29, 30

31

31

26
20
39

23

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When this occurs Possible cause

Refer to Page

PD cartridge
cannot be read or
written to

—Is there a PD {not CD) cartridge in the tray?
—Has the PD cartridge been placed correctly in the tray?
—Has the drive’s LUN function been set correctly?

—Is the PD cartridge dirty? (Wipe clean using the optional

18

18
26
39

disk cleaning kit).

—Has condensation formed in the drive?

(Wait an hour or so for the unit to dry out and then try
operating).

No sound from the
stereo system

No sound from the

—Have the drive and sound board been connected

correctly?

—Have the headphones been connected correctly? 30

30

headphones

If, after following these procedures, your PD/CD-ROM drive stilt does not operate, please call the
Panasonic Technical Support Hotline at 1-600-PANASYS (1-800-726-2797) for assistance.

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Specifications

PD/CD-ROM Drive

Model number LF-1004

Power requirements

Current consumption

Interface

Seek time

Sustained data transfer rate

Data transfer rate (SCSI)

Disk speed

Disk start/stop time PD, CD, CD-ROM 6s/3s
MTBF
Error rate (after correction)

Output level (impedance)

Buffer memory 256 KB

Ambient temperature

Humidity (no condensation)

Vibration resistance

Shock resistance

Dimensions (WxHxD) 146x41.3x196 mm

Weight

Appiicable CDs and CD-ROMs

DC+5V
DC-I-12V

PD
CD-ROM
PD 518-1,141 KB/sec.
Audio mode
CD-ROM 4X speed mode 600 KB/sec.
Synchronous
Asynchronous

PD 2,026 rpm
CD
CD-ROM

Headphones 0.18Vrms(16Q)

Line out

During operation

During storage

During operation
During storage
During operation
During storage
During operation
During storage

DC -t-5 V±5%
DC-l-12 V±5%

1.2 A (Avg.), 1.4 A (Max.)

0.3A(Avg.), 0,7 A (Max.)
SCSI-2
165 msec.
195 msec.

150 KB/sec.

Max. 5.0 MB/sec.
Max. 3.3 MB/sec.

200-530 rpm
800-2,120 rpm

30,000 POH

Less than 1,0x10"’^

1.0Vrms(47 kQ)

5°C-45'“C

-20“C-50°C
10%RH-80%RH

8% RH-90% RH
2 m/sec" (17-150 Hz Sine)

10 m/sec" (5-500 Hz Sine)

50 m/sec" (No hard errors)
500 m/sec" (No hard errors)

1,050 g

CD-ROM Mode-1,
CD-DA, Video CD, CD-I
CD-ROM XA Mode-2,

Form-1, Form-2
PhotoCD

Specifications and external design are subject to change without notice because of product improve
ments.

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PD Cartridge

Model number LM-R650A
Type Phase-change rewritable
Disk diameter 120 mm cartridge
Memory size disk/user 668 MB/664 MB (single sided)
Bytes/sector
Sectors/track (Disk format)
Track pitch 1.20 pm
Disk life

Ambient temperature

Humidity (no condensation)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight

During operation
During storage
During operation
During storage

512
30-66 (Zoned CAV)

More than 15 years
5°C-60°C

-10^C-60°C
10%RH-80%RH

8% RH-90% RH
124X135x7.8 mm
75 g

Specifications and external design are subject to change without notice because of product improve
ments.

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Audio output connector

Connect the provided cable to the drive’s audio output connector.

1

i

] □ □ □

c

—11

---

11—'

Pin no. Signal name

1

2
3
4

L audio

LGROUND

RGROUND

R audio

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SCSI connector

Connect the provided SCSI cable to the drive’s SCSI connector.

49 47 3 1

11

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

7Ttt

5048

Pin no.

1
2

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

11

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

21

22
23
24
25

Power supply connector

Signal name

GROUND

-DB (0)

GROUND

-DB{1)

GROUND

-DB (2)

GROUND

-DB (3)

GROUND

-DB (4)

GROUND

-DB(5)

GROUND

-DB (6)

GROUND

-DB (7)

GROUND

-DB (P)

GROUND

GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND

NC

42

Pin no.

26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41 GROUND
42
43
44 -SEL
45

46
47
48
49
50 -I/O

Signal name

TERMPWR

GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND

-ATN
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND

-BSY
GROUND

-ACK
GROUND

-RST

-MSG

GROUND

GROUND

-C/D

GROUND

-REQ
GROUND

Connect a LCP-04 power cable made by J.S.T.Mfg. Co., Ltd. or equivalent product to the drive’s
power supply connector.

54 51

6 O O

Pin no.

51

52
53

54

t

Signal name

+ 12V

GROUND (+12 V)

GROUND (+5 V)

+ 5V

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OJ

00

о
3'

(D
3
Ift

5‘

3
(n

Optional Accessories

LM-R650A

LF-K022DC

PD cartridge {650 MB, single-sided)

PD/CD Disk Cleaning Kit

Maintenance

DRIVE/DISKS

When used for an extended period of time, the drive’s lens and the surfaces of optical disks may
become dusty and fail to operate as designed. To avoid this, use of the optional cleaning kit is

recommended to clean the lens and disks regularly.

CD/CD-ROM DISCS

• If a disc is dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with water and remove any remaining moisture
with a dry cloth. Be sure to wipe the disc from its center towards its edge.

• If condensation has formed on a disc because it has suddenly been brought into a warm room, etc.,
wipe it off using a soft dry cloth.

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Technical Support

To answer questions or requests from customers who have bought the Panasonic PD/CD-ROM

drive, the following Hotline is available for Panasonic customers. Please do not hesitate to call
us.

The Hotline number is 1-800-PANASYS (1-800-726-2797)

This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Panasonic Communications & Systems Company

A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Computer Products Group

Headquarters

Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
[phone]

Printed in Japan

JQB0207

F0595S0