Panasonic LF-D102U User Manual
Panasonic
DVD-RAM Drive
Operating Instructions
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Dear Customers
May we take this opportunity to thank you for
purchasing this Panasonic DVD-RAM drive.
We strongiy recommend that you carefuliy study the
Operating Instructions before attempting to operate
the drive and that you note the listed precautions.
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
SAFETY LABEL
LASER PRODUCT.................................................. 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DISK DISPOSAL......................................................6
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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Getting Started:
Kit Contents
Features ..................................................................9
Parts and Functions
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Operation:
Checks and Preparations Before
Installation
• SCSI connecting ..............................................11
• Function switch settings ...................................12
Connections ...........................................................13
Checks and Preparations Before Use
• Instaliing driver software/format software
• Checks after installation ...................................16
Using a DVD-RAM Disc .........................................18
• Logicai formatting
• Reading and writing a DVD-RAM disc
Using a PD Cartridge
• Logicai formatting
• Reading and writing a PD cartridge
Using CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and Other CD/DVD
Discs ..................................................................25
• Playing a disc....................................................25
About the Supplied Application Software
• Using MPEG1 Coder
(MPEGl compression software)
• Using FileSafe (backup software)
• Using MediaSafe (disc copying software)
• Using DVDRgn
(region number setting utility)
• Using DVD Agent (utility)
• Installing the supplied application software
Uninstalling the Software .......................................33
• Uninstalling driver software...............................33
• Uninstalling the supplied utility and application
software
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For Your Reference:
When Operation Indicator Lamp Blinks..
Troubleshooting
Handling DVD-RAM Discs
Handling PD Cartridges............................
Handling CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and Other
CD/DVD Discs
Specifications
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TRADEMARKS, etc.
“Windows", “Windows NT" and “MS-DOS” are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.) in the U.S.
and other countries.
(The long title of “Windows" is “Microsoft® Windows® Operating System”,)
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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 backups of important data in order to protect it from possible loss.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Digital Device/Information Technology Equipment
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 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. 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 AC Adaptor, the proper power
supply cord and the shielded interface cable when connecting this device to the computer.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ. 07094 USA
Telephone No.:1-800-PANASYS (1-800-726-2797)
SAFETY LABEL
The following label is used in this DVD-RAM drive to remind you of safety precautions (located on bottom of the
DVD-RAM drive).
Please read it and follow the instruction.
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LASER PRODUCT
Class 1 LASER Product
• This DVD-RAM drive is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter J in effect as of
date of manufacture
This DVD-RAM drive is classified as a Class l 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
• 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 DVD-RAM drive
LASER Specification
Class I LASER Product
Wave Length 635-675 nm/640-666 nm, 775-815 nm
Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
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-PANASYS
and another will be promptly mailed to you
Please also call 1-800-PANASYS (1-800-726-2797) if you require technical support This technical
support hotline IS available 9am to 7 p m EST, normal business days
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not disassemble or modify the DVD-RAM drive or the AC adaptor.
• Do not place liquids and metallic objects on or near the DVD-RAM drive.
• Do not exceed the limits of the household AC outlet or AC pow/er supply cords. Connect only to a power supply
of 100 -120 V.
• Do not damage the AC adaptor, AC power supply cord, and AC power plug.
• Fully insert the AC power plug.
• Regularly remove dust from the AC power plug.
• Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
• Do not handle the plug, AC adaptor, or main DVD-RAM drive during an electrical storm.
• Do not spray the DVD-RAM drive with water or allow it to get wet.
• Do not insert metal or inflammable objects inside the DVD-RAM drive.
• If a liquid or foreign object has found its way inside, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug.
• If the DVD-RAM drive has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the power
plug.
• If smoke, odors, or noises are emitted from the DVD-RAM drive, turn it off and disconnect the AC power
supply cord.
• When the AC power supply cord has been damaged (when its conductors are exposed, etc.), stop using the
DVD-RAM drive and disconnect the power plug.
• Do not place the DVD-RAM drive where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or where the temperature will
become abnormally high,
• Do not use cracked or warped discs.
• Do not place the DVD-RAM drive where it is extremely dusty or where the level of moisture from a humidifier,
etc. is high.
• Do not force the tray open! Do not insert your fingers! Do not look inside the DVD-RAM drivel
• Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one supplied. (Using another AC adaptor can cause a fire.)
• Do not move the DVD-RAM drive while a disc is rotating. (Doing so may damage the disc.)
• Place the DVD-RAM drive on a flat surface, protected from vibration and shock.
• Do not place heavy objects on the DVD-RAM drive . Do not block the DVD-RAM drive’s ventilation.
DISK DISPOSAL
Caution:
This Optical Disk contains tellurium which may be considered hazardous.
Check and follow your local regulations before Disposal.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Handling
When operating the DVD-RAM drive
• Do not instaii on a sheif or other high place.
• Do not touch the DVD-RAM drive or its cable connector area. {Doing so may cause it to maifunction.)
• The DVD-RAM drive can be installed horizontally or vertically.
• Do not move the DVD-RAM drive during operation. (Doing so may damage the equipment.)
• Do not leave the tray out. (Doing so will allow dust to get inside the DVD-RAM drive and may damage it.)
• Only load DVD-RAM discs, PD cartridges, and designated 12 cm discs in the tray. (Loading other types of discs or other
media may damage the drive.)
• Do not open or close the tray while pressing on the shutter (doing so may damage the DVD-RAM drive).
• Do not force the shutter open (doing so may damage the DVD-RAM drive).
• Do not bring magnets or magnetic objects near the DVD-RAM drive. (Operation may become unstable due to the effects of
the magnetism.)
• Do not use the DVD-RAM drive when condensation has formed in or on it.
[When the DVD-RAM drive is suddenly taken from a cold place to a warm location, droplets of water(condensation) will
form, causing the drive to malfunction. In such cases, remove the disc and leave the DVD-RAM drive standing for about an
hour before proceeding with operation.]
• Do not expose the DVD-RAM drive to the sprays from volatile insecticides, etc. (Doing so may deform the external cabinet
or cause the paint to peel off.)
• If the DVD-RAM drive is used near a radio or TV set and it causes interference with reception, place it at least 6'6 "
(2 meters) away from the set or use a main outlet which does not share power with the set.
When moving or transporting the DVD-RAM drive
• Before moving the DVD-RAM drive , remove all media, turn off the DVD-RAM drive , and disconnect the AC
power supply cord.
• Repackage the DVD-RAM drive in its packaging before shipping it.
• Ensure the DVD-RAM drive is not dropped or hit during shipment.
Maintenance
Maintaining the DVD-RAM drive's panel surfaces
• Turn the DVD-RAM drive off and unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet.
• Gently wipe off the dirt using a soft dry cloth.
• To remove stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in some diluted kitchen neutral detergent, wring it out well, and then wipe clean.
• Observe any applicable precautions when using chemical cleaning cloths.
• Do not use benzine, paint thinners or other solvents.
Maintaining the lens and discs
• Dust, dirt, etc. will adhere to the DVD-RAM drive’s lens, DVD-RAM media, PD cartridges, CD-ROMs, CDs and DVD discs
over a prolonged period of use, possibly making it impossible for data to be read and/or written properly.
Although the exact period will differ according to the operating environment and number of times the DVD-RAM drive is
used, Panasonic recommends that maintenance be performed using the cleaners available as optional accessories once
every one to four months.
To maintain the DVD-RAM drive's lens
• Obtain the PD Lens Cleaner (model number: LF-K123LCA). Although this cleaner is for PD/CD-ROM drive, this can be
used with this DVD-RAM drive, too.
To maintain the media
• Obtain the DVD-RAM/PD Disc Cleaner (model number: LF-K200DCA).
Kit Contents
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Note:
Please read this manual completely and obtain whatever additional components are required for the uses
that you intend for this product.
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Features______________
Extensive multimedia support
Thanks to the dual laser, dual lens optic head and high-performance, high-speed LSI processing technology,
this DVD-RAM drive supports not only the playback of conventional CD-compliant media, but also the playback
of DVD media, recording and playback of DVD-RAM media and even PD recording and playback.
Supported media Recording Playback
DVD-RAM [supports 5.2 GB (double-sided), 2.6 GB (single-sided)]
DVD format
PD format
CD format
An MPEG2 decoder board (not included) or MPEG2 decoder software (not included) is also necessary to
play DVD-VIDEO discs.
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-ROM
DVD-R (supports playback of Disc-at-Once mode)
PD
CD-ROM (supports XA)
CD-R/RW (supports MultiRead)
CD-DA
CD-EXTRA
Photo CD (supports Multisession)
Video CD
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MPEG1 Coder (MPEG1 compression software) {See page 26.)
This software allows you to compress, in real time, full-motion video shot with a video camera and other data
into the MPEG1 format, and record it to a DVD-RAM disc or PD cartridge.
• A video for Windows-compatible video capture card and sound card are also required.
FileSafe (backup software) (See page 27.)
This software can automatically back up data in specified folders, or back up only updated folders to a
DVD-RAM disc or PD cartridge, enabling you to protect important files efficiently.
Backed up files can be used directly in Explorer and various applications.
MediaSafe (disc copying software) (See page 28.)
This software lets you copy data recorded on a DVD-RAM disc or PD cartridge to a different DVD-RAM disc or
PD cartridge using a single DVD-RAM drive.
DVDRgn (region number setting utility) (See page 29.)
This software is used to set the region number of the DVD-RAM drive (this setting can only be made a
maximum of four times). The regions where DVD-ROM and DVD-VIDEO discs can be played are specified by
region numbers. In order to play a disc, the region number on the DVD-RAM drive must match the region
number on the disc. When this DVD-RAM drive is shipped from the factory, the region number is set to “1 ”.
DVD Agent (utility) (See page 30.)
This software enhances the standard Windows GUI by replacing the default icons for removable drives and
CD-ROM drives with customized DVD-RAM icons. Additionally, DVD Agent provides functionality to
automatically launch applications upon insertion of a DVD-RAM disc or PD cartridge.
Parts and Functions
Front panel Q
OPower indicator
Off: DVD-RAM drive is off
Green: DVD-RAM drive is on
OOperation indicator lamp
Off: No media inside
Steady Green: Media inserted in DVD-RAM drive
Steady Orange: Recording, piayback or tray opening/closing
Flashing Green: Error (See page 35.)
OOpen/close button
For opening and closing the tray.
O Manual eject hole
Used to manually eject tray in the event that the tray does not eject normally using the open/close button or
software commands.
Pulling out the tray
1. Power off the DVD-RAM drive.
2. Gently insert the emergency ejection pin (included) until shutter opens slightly.
3. Remove the emergency ejection pin.
4. Use your hand to open shutter.
5. Pull out the tray horizontally using your fingertips.
To close the tray after it has been manually pulled out, turn on the DVD-RAM drive’s power and press the
open/close button. (Depending on the position of the tray, it may automatically retract inside the DVD-RAM
drive as soon as the power is turned on.)
Do not use this procedure under normal circumstances as it mav result in the malfunctioning of the
DVD-RAM drive.
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OSCSI connectors
©Function switches
©audio out terminal
©SCSI ID labels
©Cooling fan
©DC IN terminal
©Power switch
Connect half-pitch 50-pin SCSI cables (not included).
Used to change the settings for the terminator and SCSI ID (see page 12).
Connect an audio cable (not included).
Refer to these when changing the settings with the function switches.
Operates if the temperature in the DVD-RAM drive rises. It does not operate under
normal conditions.
Connect the AC adaptor (included).
Switch to turn the DVD-RAM drive on and off.
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OVentilatlon slots (on both sides of the DVD-RAM drive )
These slots allow ventilation to prevent the temperature In the DVD-RAM drive from rising. Ensure these
slots are not blocked when installing the DVD-RAM drive to prevent malfunction of the DVD-RAM drive .
©Tray
The tray is for inserting DVD-RAM discs, PD cartridges and 120 mm Disc Media.
Insert the media with the printed title side facing up.
• Insert the media in the tray, then push media into the DVD-RAM drive to load the tray. (You can also load
the tray by pushing on it directly.)
Cartridge media E]
120 mm Disc Media B
Checks and Preparations Before Installation
SCSI connecting
This DVD-RAM drive conforms to the SCSI-2 standard.
A SCSI host adaptor is therefore required to connect the DVD-RAM drive with a computer.
If a SCSI host adaptor is not already Installed in your computer, you must purchase one separately.
Example B
No more than 7 SCSI units (®-©) can be connected to a computer.
Also, the total length of the SCSI cable from the computer to the last DVD-RAM drive must be shorter than the
length specified by the SCSI host adaptor to be used.
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E3 Terminator setting
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A terminator refers to a terminating resistance.
The terminators must be set properly when
SCSI units (including the DVD-RAM drive) have
been connected to the computer.
• When the DVD-RAM drive is a terminating
device (for example, illustration © on page
11)
Set to ON.
• When the DVD-RAM drive is not a terminating
device (for example, illustration ®-© on page
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Set to OFF.
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H SCSI ID setting (Factory Default; 4)
SCSI IDs are a number identifying each SCSI
unit. Consequently, SCSI IDs must be set so
that no two units duplicate each other on the
SCSI bus.
Note:
Generally, the SCSI IDs are set as follows;
• Hard disk drive: 0
• CD-ROM drive: 3
• SCSI host adaptor: 7
Check the SCSI ID (refer to devices instruction
manual) for each device connected on the SCSI
bus.
Set the DVD-RAM drive’s ID so as not to
duplicate any other device’s ID.
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