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Ricoh MP9200A User Manual
Ricoh MP9200A User Manual

Ricoh MP9200A User Manual

Cd-rw & dvd-rom drive

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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 & DVD-ROM 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 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 16X in the lead-in area, at 16X from the 0-minute position up to around the 5-minute position, and then accelerating up to 20X approximately from the 5-minute position to the 15-minute position.
  • 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 has reached room temperature. Cautions Concerning Disc Cleaning Remove the disc by pressing the eject button. Use compressed air to clear dust from the disc. (Spray the compressed air for about 5 seconds). 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.
  • Page 8 fig1 Check Recording surface fig2 50 to 100mm Back...
  • Page 9 JustLink has made auto-avoidance against buffer underrun errors possible. JustSpeed offers optimum write speed control that matches the CD-R media. 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 40x speed (6.0MB/sec data transfer rate), write data at 20x speed...
  • Page 10 Chemical, Maxell CD-RW Ricoh Mitsubishi Chemical High Speed CD-RW Ricoh Mitsubishi Chemical The disc written using the CD-R/RW drive may not be readable by CD-ROM drives. Multi-read compatible (Random UDF compatible) drives are necessary. Even if it is the recommendation disc, some of discs may have possibility to fail writing with highest writing speed with the problem on the disc.
  • Page 11: 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 12: Rear Panel

    Emergency eject hole This drive has a function that allows the disc to be ejected manually for an emergency case 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 Load the disc Press the eject button. Place the disc on the disc tray. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc. Load the disc by pressing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the...
  • Page 17 disc tray. Next Disc ejection Load the disc Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position...
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 20 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 21 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 22 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. (Example: When newly installing the MP9200A drive into a PC.) Back Next...
  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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. Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4.
  • Page 26 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 28 To Install as a Slave Drive When connecting the drive as a slave drive, change the position of the slave setting jumper pin on the rear of the system unit. Master drive (Booting hard disk) Slave drive (MP9200A) Secondary connector Primary connector Master drive (Other IDE drive)
  • Page 29 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 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33: Device Drivers

    8. Device Drivers When using Windows 98/95, Window NT Workstation Ver. 4.0, 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 34 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 35 Caution When using CD-ROM discs, DVD-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 36 Drive : MP9200A Type Internal type Interface Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) Data buffer memory Data transfer speed 33MB/sec. (Max.) (Ultra DMA mode2) CD-RW/High Speed Read Speed CD-RW Write/Read speed 600KB/sec. (Ave.) 1200KB/sec. 20X: 3000KB/sec. 32X: 4.8MB/sec. 40X: 6.0MB/sec. Write Speed CD-R: 600KB/sec. 1200KB/sec.
  • Page 37 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 38 * 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.