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Ricoh MP7125A User Manual

Ricoh MP7125A User Manual

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NOTICE
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 communication. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installlation. 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.
Warning as to USE
This CD-R/RW drive together with software is a product for
utilizing CD-R/RW recording media with rewriting, erasing and
readout capabilities, as an external computer memory device.
Except in the case where copying of CD-ROMs or the like is
especially recognized under the copyrights laws as being for
the purpose of individual use by the customer or the like, or in
the case where the customer has obtained permission to make
copies from the rightholder, reproduction of CD-ROMs and
copyright laws. Take notice that unauthorized copying may be
subject to claims for damages and to penalties.

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  • Page 1 NOTICE 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.
  • Page 2 CAUTION Rating voltage for peripherals. 1. Headphone Jack Rating Voltage output Audio Signal Max. 2V FCC WARNING Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 3 This manual uses the following symbols to indicate important information relating to the drive. Failing to comply with the information in this manual and/or incorrect handling of the drive may result in serious personal injury or damage to the product. Indicates restriction or precaution that should be observed.
  • Page 4 Buffer underrun errors that would occur when data transfer falls behind writing operation has been inevitable for CD-R/RW drives. Just Link, which we at Ricoh developed on our own, is a new technology that predicts possible occurrences of buffer underrun errors in advance and automatically avoids them.
  • Page 5 Obey the following cautions when handling the drive or discs. Cautions During Installation Install the drive in accordance with the specifications. Be careful to avoid locations likely to cause vibration or shock. Avoid locations where there is high humidity, excessive dust, or poor ventilation. Avoid locations in direct sunlight, with severe changes in humidity, or places where there are extremely high or low temperature variations.
  • Page 6 Check to see if there is dirt on the surface of the disc. Be careful not to touch the disc with the fingers when doing this. (See Fig. 1) After cleaning the disc with compressed air, place it on the disc tray and mount it.(See Fig.
  • Page 7 fig1 Check Recording surface fig2 50 to 100mm Back...
  • Page 8 JustLink has made auto-avoidance against buffer underrun errors possible. Completely sealed door construction provides high reliability. An improved anti-heat design means that no cooling fan is needed. Easy-to-use tray model. Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) model Compliant with industry standard Orange Book Part II (CD-R) and Part III (CD-RW). Can read not only CD-R and CD-RW discs, but also video CDs, music CDs, photo , and CD-Text Can read data at 32x speed (4.8MB/sec data transfer rate), write data at 12x speed...
  • Page 9 Drive bay 5.25-inch half height bay required Power +5V/+12V power socket required Recommendation discs CD-R(74min): Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui Chemicals, TDK and Maxell discs CD-R(80min): Ricoh, Taiyo Yuden, TDK discs CD-RW: Ricoh and Mitsubishi Chemical discs High Speed CD-RW: Ricoh discs abCD does not support these Operating System.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel Rear panel Front Panel Disc tray This is the tray for the disc. Place the disc on the ejected disc tray, then lightly push the tray (or push the eject button) and the disc will be mounted. Caution Don't use force to pull out or push in the disc tray.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Emergency eject hole This drive has a function that allows the disc to be ejected manually if this becomes necessary in an emergency such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Caution This feature is a last measure to be used only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction.
  • Page 12 Emergency Eject This drive has a function that allows the CD to be ejected manually, if this becomes necessary in an emergency such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Follow the following procedures in such a case. Caution This feature is a last measure to be used only in an emergency.
  • Page 13 Disc ejection Press the eject button Slowly take the disc out of the disc tray Press the eject button or push the disc tray and the tray will be inserted back into the drive.
  • Page 14 Caution After ejecting the disc, return the disc tray inside the unit quickly. When the disc tray is in the ejected position, dust and other debris will enter, possibly causing read errors, write errors, or drive failure. Back Next Load the disc Disc ejection Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position...
  • Page 15 Load the disc Press the eject button. Place the disc on the disc tray. Caution When using a 120mm CD, place it in the large round depression. When using an 80mm CD, place it in the small round depression with its label side facing up.
  • Page 16 Load the disc by pressing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the disc tray. Next Disc ejection Load the disc Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position...
  • Page 17 Using the Drive in a Vertical Position The drive can be installed in a vertical position. Locate the four tabs on the disc tray. Turn each of them inwards untill they click into place. When loading a disc, insert it into the inner side of the tabs. Caution Cannot be used with 80mm CDs.

  • Page 18: Installing The Drive

    Specific knowledge of hardware and software is necessary to install the drive. We cannot guarantee against direct or indirect damage resulting from improper connections. Ask your supplier for details of the installation procedure. Before Installation Before installing the drive, please note the following points. You will need the following: A Phillips head screw driver of a suitable size to fit the securing screws for the drive unit.
  • Page 19 1. Jumper Set Up Before installation, set the jumper on the jumper connector on the rear panel. Master (MA) Drive set as Master (factory default) Slave (SL) Drive set as Slave Cable Select (CS) Drive mode set by CSEL on the host IDE interface The drive can be connected as the Master or Slave on an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface.
  • Page 20 Only one jumper should be installed on the jumper connector. If more than one jumper is installed, the drive may malfunction or be damaged. Next 2. Removing the Computer Cover 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5.
  • Page 21 2. Removing the Computer Cover Make sure all peripheral devices of the computer and the computer itself are turned off, and then remove the cover. Refer to the manual for the computer for details about removing the cover. Caution There may be sharp edges inside the computer take care to avoid injury. Back Next 1.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Drive

    3. Mounting the Drive Remove the 5 inch drive bay panel from the computer. Refer to the manual for the computer for details. Insert the drive unit into the bay. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cables inside the computer. Secure the drive with the screws provided.
  • Page 23 Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 4. Connecting the Power Connector 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers...
  • Page 24 4. Connecting the Power Connector Connect the power cable from the computer's power supply to the socket on the drive unit, fitting the connector properly into the socket. If there is no spare power cable available in the computer, you will have to purchase a splitter cable of a suitable type.
  • Page 25 5. PC Connections The drive connects to the motherboard of the host computer using an IDE interface cable. Both Primary and Secondary connectors are usually provided on the motherboard, which may be connected as follows: Master Slave Motherboard Primary Secondary less than 6 inches less than 18 inches To Install as a Master Drive...
  • Page 27 To Install as a Slave Drive To install the drive as a Slave, change the jumper setting on the rear panel. Master drive (Booting hard disk) Slave drive (MP7125A) Secondary connector Primary connector Master drive (Other IDE drive)
  • Page 28 Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 6. Sound Card Connection 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers...
  • Page 29 6. Sound Card Connection If the computer has a sound card, the drive can be connected to the sound card with an audio cable. Make sure the connections are oriented so that L corresponds to L and R to R. Refer to the manual for the sound card for detailed information regarding connection.
  • Page 30 7. Replacing the Computer Cover When the installation of the drive unit is complete, replace the computer cover. Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6.

  • Page 31: Device Drivers

    8. Device Drivers When using Windows Me/98/95 or Window NT Workstation Ver. 4.0 or Windows 2000 (Professional), the installation of any special device drivers are not required. In order to ensure normal drive operation or if the drive is not recognized by your computer, please check the following: In order to ensure normal drive operation If the drive is not recognized by your computer...
  • Page 32 Back 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers...
  • Page 33 Caution When using CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs or CD-RW discs, do not attach any stickers or labels to the discs. Using discs with labels attached not only causes read and write errors, but data on the disc may be lost due to damage to the disc itself. Load the disc Disc ejection Emergency Eject...
  • Page 34 Drive : MP7125A Type Internal type Interface Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) Data buffer memory Data transfer speed 16.7MB/sec. (Max.) (PIO4, DMA2) CD-R/CD-RW/High Speed 32X: 4.8MB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)[Read only] CD-RW 20X: 3.00MB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)[Read only] Write/Read speed (Ave.) 20X: 3.40MB/sec. (Mode2 Form2)[Read only] 1.80MB/sec.
  • Page 35 Power DC5V, DC12V Power consumption Weight Less than 1.2 Kg. Dimensions 146 X 193 X 41.3mm Reliability Error Rate: bits or less MTBF: 100,000hours or greater MTTR: Within 30 minutes Environmental Conditions When operating When not operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C (No air cooling) -30°C to 65°C Humidity 5% to 90% R.H.
  • Page 36 * All references to the product in this document are to specifications in effect when the product was released. Copyright RICOH Co.Ltd. All rights reserved.