Panasonic LF-1004AB User Manual

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PD/CD-ROM Drive

Instruction Manual

Model LF“1 004AB

TRADEMARKS, etc.

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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.

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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.

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Do not disassemble.
Do not Service.

Ne Pas Démonter.
Réservé Au Personnel Autorisé.

Nicht auseinandernehmen.
Keine Reparatur oder
Wartung erlaubt.

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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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