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RRD42 Disc Drive
Owner's Manual
Order Number EK-RRD42-OM-003
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual Order Number EK-RRD42-OM-003 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 First Edition, February 1991 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
  • Page 3 This document was prepared and published by Educational Services Development and Publishing, Digital Equipment Corporation. This RRD42 drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 laser product label is on the bottom of the drive. •...
  • Page 4 NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE TO USA AND CANADA ONLY. If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for 100–120 V operation. If shipped to CANADA, use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100–120 V operation. USE POWER CORD 17-03040-01.
  • Page 5 Für Bundesrepublik Deutschland For Federal Republic of Germany Pour la République féderale d’Allemagne Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß die Einrichtung in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der DBP-Verfügung 1046/84, Amtsblatt Nr. 163/1984, und Grenzwertklasse "B" der VDE0871, funkentstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost (DBP) wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
  • Page 6 ZU IHRER SICHERHEIT Vorsicht Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur einem Fachmann. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten dem von Sony zugelassenen Fachmann.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Operating the RRD42 Drive ........3–11...
  • Page 8 RRD42 Drive — Tabletop and Embedded ..... 1–3 2–1 Front Panel of the RRD42 Drive ......2–2 2–2 Rear Panel of the Tabletop Drive (–DA Version) .

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This manual describes the RRD42 disc drive, the drive’s installation, and the drive’s specifications. Intended This manual is intended for the owner of the RRD42 disc drive. No prerequisites are necessary to use this manual. Audience Chapter 1 describes the RRD42 disc drive.

  • Page 11: Rrd42 Disc Drive Product Description

    Digital workstation systems. Two Drive The RRD42 drive is the primary load device for operating system software and layered products. Two versions of the Versions drive are available: the tabletop version and the embedded version.
  • Page 12 3-pin ac connector, and audio output jacks are also on the rear panel. Embedded Drive The RRD42 embedded drive is designed to be installed in a host system. The embedded drive can be used in a horizontal or vertical position.

  • Page 13: Rrd42 Drive - Tabletop And Embedded

    RRD42 Disc Drive Product Description 1–3 RRD42 Drive Figure 1–1 shows the RRD42 disc drive. CADDY INSERTION SLOT EJECT HEADPHONE DIMPLE FOR EMERGENCY HEADPHONE BUTTON LEVEL ID NUMBER EJECT JACK CONTROL LABEL HOLE BUSY INDICATOR SHR−XR0062−90 Figure 1–1 RRD42 Drive — Tabletop and Embedded...
  • Page 14 1–4 RRD42 Disc Drive Product Description The RRD42 drive subsystem is supported under VMS, ULTRIX, System Support MS–DOS, and SCO UNIX operating systems. To determine the correct operating system level, consult your Digital sales representative. To order additional disc caddies, contact your Digital sales Ordering representative or DECdirect ordering service.

  • Page 15: Generic Installation

    Figure 2–1. The tabletop and embedded drives have the same front panel. See Figure 2–2 for a rear view of the RRD42 tabletop drive and Figure 2–3 for a rear view of the RRD42 embedded drive.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Of The Rrd42 Drive

    2–2 Generic Installation RRD42 Drive Figure 2–1 shows the front panel of the RRD42 drive. Front Panel CADDY INSERTION SLOT EJECT HEADPHONE DIMPLE FOR EMERGENCY HEADPHONE BUTTON LEVEL ID NUMBER EJECT JACK CONTROL LABEL HOLE BUSY INDICATOR SHR−XR0062−90 Figure 2–1...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Of The Tabletop Drive (-Da Version)

    Generic Installation 2–3 RRD42 Drive Figure 2–2 shows the rear panel of the RRD42 tabletop drive. Rear Panel — Tabletop ID SELECT SCSI BUS POWER CONNECTORS SWITCH SWITCH AC IN GROUND AUDIO CONNECTOR TERMINAL OUTPUT (3 PIN) JACKS SHR−XR0063−90 Figure 2–2...
  • Page 18 512 bytes. Use Mode 1 under VMS and ULTRIX operating systems. The mode select jumper does not affect other operations. NOTE The microcode revision reported by the RRD42 disc drive depends on the mode selected.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Of The Embedded Drive (-Aa Version)

    Generic Installation 2–5 RRD42 Drive Figure 2–3 shows the rear panel of the RRD42 embedded drive with the jumper installed (Mode 1). Rear Panel — Embedded 5V+5% 5V+5% GND 12V+10% GND 12V+10% DC INPUT DC INPUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Cables

    5. Connect the SCSI terminator to the bottom SCSI connector on the rear of the RRD42 drive, if this device is to be the last unit on the bus. 6. Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Scsi Signal Cable - Drive To System

    Generic Installation 2–7 Figure 2–4 shows how to connect the tabletop drive to a host system. SCSI CABLE SCSI SCSI SCSI TERMINATOR TERMINATOR TERMINATOR o o o o HOST SYSTEM SCSI PORT SHR−XR0065−90 Figure 2–4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable — Drive to System...
  • Page 22 2–8 Generic Installation If you already have a tabletop SCSI device connected to your Connecting system, you can connect the RRD42 drive to that device. For Tabletop Drive to drive to drive connections, use a 50-pin to 50-pin SCSI signal Tabletop Drive cable.

  • Page 23: Connecting The 50-Pin Scsi Signal Cable - Drive To Drive

    Generic Installation 2–9 Figure 2–5 shows how to connect the tabletop drive to another tabletop drive. SCSI CABLE SCSI SCSI SCSI CABLE TO HOST SYSTEM SCSI CABLE SCSI SCSI SCSI TERMINATOR TERMINATOR TERMINATOR SHR−XR0066−90 Figure 2–5 Connecting the 50-Pin SCSI Signal Cable — Drive to Drive...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Power Cable To The Rrd42 Drive Power Connector

    2–10 Generic Installation To connect the power cable, perform the following steps: Connecting the Power Cable 1. Make sure the RRD42 drive power switch (Figure 2–6) is off. 2. Connect the power cable to the RRD42 drive’s power connector (Figure 2–6).

  • Page 25: Installing The Rrd42 Tabletop Drive

    Generic Installation 2–11 Installing the RRD42 Tabletop Drive Introduction If you are installing an RRD42 drive on a running system, have your system manager perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system: stop and power down the system and all attached SCSI devices.

  • Page 26: Installing The Rrd42 Embedded Drive

    COVER. Take care when installing the cables in the rear of the embedded drive. Make sure the dust cover does not interfere with the SCSI cable connector. The RRD42 does not require periodic cleaning. However, the environment where the drive is installed should be clean.

  • Page 27: Id Jumpers 0–2

    VMS and ULTRIX operating systems. The mode select jumper does not affect other operations. NOTE The microcode revision reported by the RRD42 disc drive depends on the mode selected. Jumpers 0–2 Assign the embedded drive’s ID number by setting the ID SELECT jumpers in or out.

  • Page 28: Verifying The Rrd42 Drive Installation

    SCSI ID Jumper Setting • If you install the RRD42 drive on a system that already has a SCSI device attached, use any available SCSI ID. (You may need to consult your system manager for available SCSI IDs.) •...

  • Page 29: Using The Rrd42 Disc Drive

    Using the RRD42 Disc Drive How the RRD42 Drive Operates In this Chapter This chapter describes: • Location and function of components on the tabletop and embedded drives • System software • Disc and caddy handling • Operating procedure 3–1...
  • Page 30 3–2 Using the RRD42 Disc Drive Parts and The RRD42 tabletop and embedded drives have the same front panel parts and controls. The following table describes Controls — Front the location and function of the drive’s front panel parts and controls (Figure 3–1).

  • Page 31: Front Panel Of The Rrd42 Drive

    Using the RRD42 Disc Drive 3–3 Figure 3–1 shows the front panel of the RRD42 drive. CADDY INSERTION SLOT EJECT HEADPHONE DIMPLE FOR EMERGENCY HEADPHONE BUTTON LEVEL ID NUMBER EJECT JACK CONTROL LABEL HOLE BUSY INDICATOR SHR−XR0062−90 Figure 3–1 Front Panel of the RRD42 Drive...
  • Page 32 Connect to CD or AUX input jacks of an amplifier using an audio cable. Press the power switch to turn on, or turn off, the RRD42 Power Switch — drive. The on position is designated with a 1. The off position Tabletop is designated with a 0 (Figure 3–2).

  • Page 33: Rear Panel Of The Tabletop Drive (-Da Version)

    Using the RRD42 Disc Drive 3–5 Figure 3–2 shows the rear panel components of the RRD42 tabletop drive. ID SELECT SCSI BUS POWER CONNECTORS SWITCH SWITCH AC IN GROUND AUDIO CONNECTOR TERMINAL OUTPUT (3 PIN) JACKS SHR−XR0063−90 Figure 3–2 Rear Panel of the Tabletop Drive (–DA Version)
  • Page 34 3–6 Using the RRD42 Disc Drive Embedded The following table describes the location and function of the embedded drive’s components in the rear panel (Figure 3–3). Components — Rear Components Function Jumpers for SCSI bus ID Specify assignment of the RRD42 drive SCSI bus ID.

  • Page 35: Rear Panel Of The Embedded Drive (-Aa Version)

    Using the RRD42 Disc Drive 3–7 Figure 3–3 shows the rear panel components of the RRD42 embedded drive with the jumper installed (Mode 1). 5V+5% 5V+5% GND 12V+10% GND 12V+10% DC INPUT DC INPUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT MODE ID SELECT...
  • Page 36 3–8 Using the RRD42 Disc Drive Follow these steps to handle the disc and caddy: Disc and Caddy Handling 1. If a protective film is on the lid of the caddy, remove the film before using the caddy. 2. To open the lid of the caddy, press the tabs on both sides, and lift the lid (Figure 3–4).

  • Page 37: Opening The Caddy

    Using the RRD42 Disc Drive 3–9 Figure 3–4 shows how to open the caddy. SHR−XR0070−90 Figure 3–4 Opening the Caddy...

  • Page 38: Loading A Disc Into The Caddy

    3–10 Using the RRD42 Disc Drive Figure 3–5 shows how to load a disc into the caddy. SHR−XR0073−90 Figure 3–5 Loading a Disc into the Caddy...

  • Page 39: Operating The Rrd42 Drive

    Operating the RRD42 Drive Loading the Drive NOTE The operating procedure for the RRD42 tabletop and embedded drives is the same with one exception: the tabletop drive requires setting the POWER switch to on. Make sure the supporting software is installed in the host system before operating the drive.

  • Page 40: Loading The Drive

    3–12 Using the RRD42 Disc Drive Figure 3–6 shows how to load the RRD42 drive with a disc and caddy. DISC LABEL SHOULD BE FACING UP SHR−XR0074−90 Figure 3–6 Loading the Drive...

  • Page 41: Ejecting The Caddy From The Drive

    DO NOT PRESS THE EJECT BUTTON WHILE DEVICE IS IN OPERATION The RRD42 should be treated in the same manner as any other removable media device. In particular, media should never be changed when the drive is doing a data transfer operation, that is, when the green LED on the bezel is illuminated.

  • Page 43: Problem Solving And Preventive Maintenance

    Problem Solving and Preventive Maintenance This chapter describes: In this Chapter • Manual ejection of the caddy from the RRD42 tabletop drive • Bus terminators • Power cables • Generic, system-based diagnostics • Repair services 4–1...

  • Page 44: Manually Ejecting The Caddy

    4–2 Problem Solving and Preventive Maintenance Problem Solving The EJECT button on the RRD42 drive does not function when Ejecting a Caddy disabled by software or if power to the drive is turned off. Use Manually the following procedure for manual ejection: 1.
  • Page 45 Problem Solving and Preventive Maintenance 4–3 Preventive Maintenance The RRD42 does not require periodic cleaning. To maintain Periodic Cleaning maximum performance, ensure the environment where the drive is installed is free from contamination. NOTE If errors occur, clean the disc. Refer to the following section for information on how to clean a disc.

  • Page 46: Generic, System-Based Diagnostics

    RRD42 drive. Refer to your system operator’s manual for details. NOTE A disc (audio or data) must be inserted into the RRD42 drive for the system based diagnostics to run through completion. The customer can order a Digital data test disc from DECdirect service (part number 30-23507-03).
  • Page 47 Problem Solving and Preventive Maintenance 4–5 The DECservice plan offers a premium, on-site service for DECservice Plan producing committed response to remedial service requests made during contracted hours of coverage. Remedial maintenance will be performed continuously until the problem is resolved, which makes this service ideal for customers requiring maximum service performance.
  • Page 49 RRD42 Disc Drive Specification Specification RRD42 Tabletop The following table describes the RRD42 tabletop compact disc drive specifications: Drive Characteristic Specification(s) Acceptable disc CDROM mode-1 data disc CDROM mode-2 data disc CD audio disc Audio-combined disc Rotational speed Innermost track: 530 r/min at CLV = 1.4 m/s...
  • Page 50 A–2 RRD42 Disc Drive Specification Characteristic Specification(s) Audio output level Line out: 0.5 V at 47 k Headphone: 0.55 V at 32 maximum volume) Operating temperature 5°C (41°F) to 45°C (113°F) Humidity 10% to 90% Atmosphere Noncondensing Nonoperating Temperature: -30°C (-22°F) /transportation to 55°C (131°F)
  • Page 51 RRD42 Disc Drive Specification A–3 RRD42 The following table describes the RRD42 embedded compact disc drive specifications: Embedded Drive Characteristic Specification(s) Acceptable disc CDROM mode-1 data disc CDROM mode-2 data disc CD audio disc Audio-combined disc Rotational speed Innermost track: 530 r/min at CLV = 1.4 m/s...
  • Page 52 A–4 RRD42 Disc Drive Specification Characteristic Specification(s) Nonoperating Temperature: -30°C (-22°F) /transportation to 55°C (131°F) Humidity: 10% to 90% Atmosphere: noncondensing Host interface SCSI-2 Dimensions 146.05 mm W 41.4 mm H 208.2 mm D (5-3/4 in W 1-5/8 in H 8.2 in D)
  • Page 53 2–10 tabletop drive to system, 2–6 tabletop drive to tabletop drive, 2–8 Jumpers Caddy and disc handling, 3–8 RRD42 embedded drive, 2–12 Diagnostics, generic, system-based, 4–4 Loading a disc into the drive, 3–11 Digital repair services BASIC service, 4–4 carry-in service, 4–5...
  • Page 54 2–6 installation verification, 2–14 Specification location of buttons, switches connectors, RRD42 embedded drive, A–3 RRD42 tabletop drive, A–1 2–1 System support, 1–4 operating, 3–1 operating procedure, 3–11 specification, A–1 tabletop, 1–2 Using the RRD42 disc drive, 3–1...

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