Ricoh MP5125A User Manual

Dvd +rw /+r 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-RW & DVD+RW/+R drive together with its bundled
software is a product for using rewritable, erasable, and
readable CD-R/RW&DVD+RW/+R media. Copying or
reproducing commercial CD-ROM or any other copyrighted
materials is against the copyright laws and prohibited unless
specifically permitted by the copyright laws (including the case
of personal use), or unless you have obtained permission to do
so from the rightholder.
Take notice that unauthorized reproduction may be subject to
claims for the loss 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. 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...
  • Page 3 The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks. For information on Windows® XP supports, visit Ricoh's Web site.
  • Page 4 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 5 Multimedia Printer series Thank you for purchasing the Multimedia Printer series drive MP5125A (hereafter referred to as "the drive"). The drive allows you to play DVD-ROM/CD-ROM media, write to and play DVD+R/CD-R media, write to, play, and edit DVD+RW/CD-RW media that are rewritable.
  • 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 In wintertime, don't use a disc soon after bringing in from outdoors. Use it only after it has reached room temperature. Cautions Concerning Disc Cleaning Remove the media by pressing the eject button. Use compressed air to clear dust from the media. (Spray the compressed air for about 5 seconds).
  • Page 8 fig1 Check Recording surface fig2 50 to 100mm Back...
  • Page 9 The drive is a super-combination drive that integrates DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW capabilities. Capitalizing on Ricoh's expertise accumulated with existing CD-RW and DVD-ROM combination drives, we have developed some new mechanisms to achieve incorporation of DVD+RW rewrite capabilities. DVD writing has been made possible by tuning up a two-LD (laser diode) one-lens pick-up that has one laser diode for CD and another for DVD.
  • Page 10 Ricoh's original phase-change recording material which is field-proven for CD-RW is being used after being customized for DVD use. Rewritable DVD+RW having the capacity of 4.7 GB, the same as DVD-ROM.
  • 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

    Rear panel Digital Audio (SPDIF) Output Connector Provides output to a sound card (Digital signal). * No digital audio cable is included with the MP5125A. Analog Audio Output Connector Provides output to a sound card (Analog signal). Jumper Connector This jumper determines whether the drive is configured as a master or slave.
  • Page 13: Emergency Eject

    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 Load the media Emergency Eject Next Disc ejection...
  • Page 16 Load the media Press the eject button. Place the media on the disc tray. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the media. Cautions DVD-R/RW (DVD hyphen R/RW)/DVD-RAM media cannot be used. When using a 120-mm CD, place the disc in the larger circular depression with its label side facing upside.
  • Page 17 Load the disc by pressing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the disc tray. Next...
  • Page 18 Load the media Emergency Eject Disc ejection Using the Drive in a Vertical Position...
  • Page 19 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 20: Before Installation

    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 21 1. Jumper Set Up Before installation, set the jumper on the jumper connector on the 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 22 Only one jumper should be installed on the jumper connector. If more than one jumper is installed, the drive may malfunction or be damaged. 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover Next 2.
  • Page 23 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 MP5125A drive into a PC.) Back 1. Jumper Set Up 3.
  • Page 24 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 25 Back 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover Next 2. Removing the Computer Cover 4. Connecting the Power Connector 6. Sound Card Connection 8. Device Drivers...
  • Page 26 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 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7.
  • Page 27 To Install as a Slave Drive To Install as a Master Drive To install the drive as a Master, the jumper can be left as supplied from the factory. Master drive (MP5125A) Master drive (Booting hard disk) Secondary connector Primary connector...
  • Page 29 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 (MP5125A) Secondary connector Primary connector Master drive (Other IDE drive)
  • Page 30 Back 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover Next 2. Removing the Computer Cover 4. Connecting the Power Connector 6. Sound Card Connection 8. Device Drivers...
  • Page 31 The drive supports S/PDIF(IEC958) for digital audio output. As long as the sound board comes with S/PDIF input, it can be connected externally to the D/A converter. The drive can be used as a CD transporter for playing CDs at the desired sound quality level. 1. MP5125A 2. When L,R 3. Sound Card 4.
  • Page 32 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 2. Removing the Computer Cover 4. Connecting the Power Connector 6. Sound Card Connection 8. Device Drivers...
  • Page 33 7. Replacing the Computer Cover When the installation of the drive unit is complete, replace the computer cover. Back 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover Next 2. Removing the Computer Cover 4.
  • Page 34: Device Drivers

    8. Device Drivers When using Windows 98/95, Window NT Workstation Ver. 4.0, Windows 2000 (Professional) Windows XP 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 35 After checking the above-mentioned points, contact the manufacturer of your PC or PC mother-board, if applicable, to obtain an appropriate IDE controller driver. Back 1. Jumper Set Up 3. Mounting the Drive 5. PC Connections 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 2.
  • Page 36 Caution When using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R media, do not attach any stickers or labels to the media. 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 media itself. Load the media Disc ejection Emergency Eject...
  • Page 37 Drive : MP5125A Type Interface Data buffer memory Data transfer speed CD-RW/High Speed CD-RW Write/Read speed (Ave.) Average access time Initial processing time Mounting direction Compatible formats Internal type Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) 33.3MB/sec. (Max.) (Ultra DMA mode2) <Read Speed> 20X: 32X: <Write Speed>...
  • Page 38 Loading system Power Power consumption Weight Dimensions Reliability Environmental Conditions *1 Speed is automatically reduced if reading is unsuccessful. *2 "Play" means playback. Also, "Read" means transferring data. *3 CD-i and Photo-CD discs require special reader/player. Also, Photo-CD requires a license from Kodak.
  • Page 39 * 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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