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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.
CAUTION
Rating voltage for peripherals.
1. Headphone Jack
Rating Voltage output Audio Signal Max. 2V

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  • Page 1 To view this manual, use following browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 or later Netscape Communicator 4 or later 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.
  • Page 2 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 which occur when data transfer falls behind the 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. The MP7163A is a drive that features Just Link.
  • Page 5 Caution The JustSpeed (Optimum Write Speed Control) function is set to ON by default. Depending on the ON/OFF setting of this function, the write speed is controlled as specified below. When the speed control is ON Writing is performed at the speed of 12X, and then accelerating up to 16X. When the speed control is OFF Writing is performed at the speed of 16X in the lead-in area and the data area.
  • Page 6 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 7 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 8 A new technology called Just Link, that overcomes buffer underrun problems JustSpeed (Optimum Write Speed Control) function 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).
  • Page 9 Drive bay 5.25-inch half height bay required Power +5V/+12V power socket required CD-R: Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui Chemicals, TDK Recommended discs and Maxell discs CD-RW: Ricoh and Mitsubishi Chemical discs High Speed CD-RW: Ricoh and Mitsubishi Chemical discs At present InCD does not support these Operating Systems.
  • 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

    when the power is turned on. When a illegal disc is loaded or some hardware trouble occurs, the indicator blinks. Eject button This is the button used to eject or insert in the disc tray. 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.
  • Page 12 Caution Do not connect or disconnect the cable while the power is on, as this could cause a short circuit and damage the system. Always turn the power OFF when connecting or disconnecting the cable. Power Connector Connects to the power supply (5 and 12V DC) of the host computer. Caution Be careful to connect it the proper way.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Jumper Set Up

    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 15: Table Of Contents

    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 16: Removing The Computer Cover

    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 17: 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 18 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 19: Connecting The Power Connector

    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 20: Pc Connections

    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 21 Secondary connector Primary connector Slave drive (Other IDE drive)
  • Page 22 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 (MP7163A) Secondary connector Primary connector Master drive (Other IDE drive)
  • Page 24 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 25: Sound Card Connection

    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 26: Replacing The Computer Cover

    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 27: Device Drivers

    8. Device Drivers When using Windows 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 Load the disc by pressing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the disc tray.
  • Page 32 Next Disc ejection Load the disc Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position...
  • Page 33 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 34 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.
  • Page 35 Back Next Load the disc Disc ejection Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position...
  • Page 36 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 37 Emergency Eject Hole The structure inside the emergency eject hole is as shown below. When you push a thin, stiff wire into the hole, it presses one of the vanes around the gear, thus rotating the gear for ejecting the tray. Repeating this action three times or so ejects the tray out.
  • Page 38 Back Next Load the disc Disc ejection Using the Drive in a Vertical Position Emergency Eject...
  • Page 39 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 40 Drive : MP7163A Type Internal type Interface Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) Data buffer memory Data transfer speed 33.3MB/sec. (Max.) (MultiWord DMA mode 2) CD-R/CD-RW/High Speed <Read Speed> CD-RW 4x: 600KB/sec Write/Read speed (Ave.) 8x: 1200KB/sec 20x: 3000KB/sec 32x: 4.8MB/sec*1 <Write Speed> CD-R 4x: 600KB/sec 8x: 1200KB/sec 12x: 1800KB/sec...
  • Page 41 Compatible formats Format Write Read Play CD-DA CD-ROM CD-Extra CD-ROM XA *3 *4 Photo CD *3 *4 CD-i Video-CD CD-Text Loading system Tray type (automatic loading/eject) Power DC5V, DC12V Power consumption Weight Less than 1.2 Kg. Dimensions 146 X 198 X 41.3mm Reliability Error Rate: bits or less...
  • Page 42 Environmental Class 3 million or less (3 million particles of 0.5 micron dust per dust cubic foot or less) Speed is automatically reduced if reading is unsuccessful. "Play" means playback. Also, "Read" means transferring data. CD-i and Photo-CD discs require special reader/player. Also, Photo-CD requires a license from Kodak. Bundled software does not support these writing formats.
  • Page 43 * 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.

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