Panasonic SQ-TC512N User manual

Panasonic
5-Disc CD-ROM Changer
SQ-TC512N
Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely. Please save
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Computing Device
CAUTION:
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 communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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 of the following
measures:
eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
eConnect 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 heip.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate
this device.
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 undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
(1) Reproduction of any part of this publication without authorization is prohibited.
(2) The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this document without notice at any time.
(3) For most up to date information, please refer to README.TXT of the Setup disks.
(4) If any questions arise concerning this document, please contact your sales representative or Panasonic
Technical Support at 1-800-Panasys (1-800-726-2797).
LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
Class 1 LASER Product
This equipment is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J in effect as of date
of manufacture.
This equipment is classified as a Class 1 level LASER product and there is no hazardous LASER radiation.
Caution:
{1} The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(2) The CD-ROM Changer is designed to be incorporated into a computer-based system or unit which
has an enclosed cover. The CD-ROM Changer may not be used as a stand-alone unit.
LASER Specification:
Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm

TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Chapter 1 | INTRODUC TON ense aa 4,5
Before IDENTIFYING THE KIT CONTENTS aan, 6
U OPERATION GUIDE a, 6,7
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Before Installation ...........ccccccscsssecccseseccesssssseeeecescssavsececeseaeucesesenseesers 9
Hardware Installing the CD-ROM Changet.................ccccscecesssssrscceeressaeeesees 9-11
Installation Other Settings (Jumper Pin) .......ccs.ccesccsseeccsecscssessssecesssecessecsssesessece 11
REMOVING THE SHIPPING SPACER oaan 12,13
Removing the Shipping Spacer ......eseseesesessennnassrnnnsssnssrrrrsrresrrrrars 12
Inserting the Shipping Spacer ou... eee cee ceescssceeecesereeveveusessreraes 13
if the tray does not eject automatically ...........cccceeeec cece ceeeeseeeeeeee
pajeware INSTALLING & OPERATING THE SOFTWARE
Installation = INSTALLING & OPERATING UNDER
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Op eration Using the Panasonic Disc Director in DOS/Windows 3.1................ 18
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INSTALLING & OPERATING UNDER
WINDOWS O5 trianan E 20-26
Installing the Utility and the device driver ...............cccccecseeesreeees 20-21
Using the Smart CD Manager ......... cc eecseecssseeccnseeeesssteeeeeens 22-23
Using the Smart CD Audio Player 0.0... eeecccsseeeeeseeeeessseseeeeens 24
Using the Panasonic Disc Director in Windows 95 ................. 25-26
Playing Audio: CDS; ianeirensis aisiais Maciel 26
INSTALLING & OPERATING UNDER
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Installing the Utility and the device driver ........... cee eeeceeeeestteeeeees 27
Using the Smart CD Manager ...........0...cccccccesscesssseeeeceeaeeresstersenes 28
Using the Smart CD Audio Player oo... eee ccccseeecceeeeeesseeeeeenes 29
Using Microsofts Windows NT CD Player ............cccceeessteseneeeneees 29
General SPECIFICATION SUMMARY .........cccscssceecsesssesesecsereseeeneee 31
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase the 5-DISC CD-ROM Changer. The Panasonic SQ-TC512N CD-ROM
Changer features Panasonic's 12x speed technology, which allows data to be accessed at high speed.
CD-ROM is read-only memory using an audio compact disc system as a
media package which handles digital data.
This CD-ROM Changer uses CD-ROM data discs which bear the following
mark.
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This CD-ROM Changer uses digital audio compact discs which bear the fol-
lowing mark.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Supports Major CD-ROM Formats
CD-DA(Audio}, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD Multisession*
Video for Windows**, QuickTime for Windows**, CD-I***, Video-CD***
* Requires a Photo CD viewer (not included)
** Requires Microsoft Video for Windows, Apple QuickTime for Windows (not
included)
“Requires MPEG decoder board or MPEG decoder software and CD-I and/
or Video-CD playback software (not included)
System Requirements
— 80386, 80486 or Pentium based ISA Computer
— 8MBof RAM
— 3MB of free space on Hard Disk
— EIDE hard disk (HDD) controller
— Windows NT 4.0 Ready
— Windows 95 Ready
— Supports DOS 5.0 & Higher, Windows 3.1 & 3.11
Feature Summary
— Half-height mounting 5-disc CD-ROM Changer
— Tray system permits easy exchange of any single disc.
— High Quality and Durability adopted by Stepping Traverse Motor
— 12x-speed data transfer rate [1800 KB/s (average)]
— Enhanced IDE Interface ATAPI support
— Easy visible “DISC WINDOW" to check which disc is loaded
NOTE:
A BIOS update may be required from your System Motherboard manu-
facturer.

Software Preface
INTRODUCTION
“Panasonic Disc Director” is an application utility software designed to load,
play and/or display five CDs such as compact discs (CD) for music or CD-
ROM on your personal computer in the MS Windows operating environment.
Disc Director is designed to be used with Windows 3.1, Windows 95. We rec-
ommend using Disc Director with 5 Drive letter configuration.
Notice Concerning Software
To playback video CDs, you will need special hardware and software (sold
separately).
Some applications restrict the usage of the device driver. Please check the
drive letter and select the correct disc tray for playing applications. If you don't
know the correct slot number/drive letter number, please try from disc tray 1 to
disc tray 5 in sequence.
As more applications and operating systems become “changer aware”, we will
continue to update our device drivers and Utility software. You may get the
most up to date driver and utility software by downloading from our BBS or
internet web site.
BBS #201 -863-7845
Web address http://www. Panasonic. com
Conventions used in this guide to describe key operations
This manual describes key operation by using keytop letters enclosed in angle
brackets (<and>}. For example, “press<Y>” means to press the letter Y on the
keyboard. Some of the keys, however, have symbols as keytop names and
have specific functions. They are named according to their functions.
Example: ENTER or RETURN key is described as <Enter>.
Key Combination appears in the following format:
“Holding down the Ctrl and Alt keys, press the Del key” is described as “Press
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>”.
Licenses and Trademarks
Product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. The software described in
this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or
copied only in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
IBM PC-AT is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, MSCDEX and Video for Windows are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
QuickTime for Windows is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
© Copyright LHA Version 2.13 H. Yoshizaki, 1988-1991
© Copyright Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1997
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IDENTIFYING THE KIT CONTENTS
The following is a checklist of items which are included with your Panasonic CD-ROM Changer. Be sure to
save the original box and packing materials for future shipments or transportation of your Panasonic CD-
ROM Changer.
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Please check and
identify the supplied
accessories.
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Audio Cable Interface Cable Mounting Screws....4 | Eject Pin
(REX0821) (REX0820) (XST3+4) (RFE0030)
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Setup Disks Operating Instructions Quick Reference Guide | Warranty & Registration
Manual (This book) Card
NOTE:
The setup disks provided with this system are 3.5” high density floppy
disks. If your system requires a 5.25” floppy disk instead, please contact
Panasonic at 1-800-726-2797.
OPERATION GUIDE
Before you begin installing your Panasonic CD-ROM Changer, please take a few minutes to read the follow-
ing Operation Guidelines.
I) WHEN TRANSPORTING
To avoid damage:
— Keep the original packing materials.
— Before transporting the CD-ROM Changer, remove the discs from the
Changer and repack it in its original packing.

OPERATION GUIDE
11) WHEN INSTALLING
Do not install the CD-ROM Changer in environments where it would be sub-
jected to:
— High-temperature, high-humidity, or extreme temperature changes
— Dust
— Excessive vibration/sudden shock
— inclines or angled operation
— Direct sunlight
— Do not install the CD-ROM Changer in a vertical position.
lll) WHEN USING
— Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots.
— Never spill liquid of any kind on the CD-ROM Changer.
— Do not place objects on the unit.
— This CD-ROM Changer is not user serviceable; do not open or remove
cover.
— Do not insert foreign objects in the disc insertion slot and attempt to
operate.
IV) WHEN OPERATING
To avoid data errors:
— Donot move the CD-ROM Changer while operating.
— Do not operate the CD-ROM Changer immediately after a sudden
change in temperature.
V) WHEN HANDLING DISCS
To remove a disc from its case
Press the center holder and lift the disc by
grasping the edges.
Center Holder
To hold the disc
Hold the disc by the edges so the surface is not
soiled with fingerprints.
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skip-
ping and distortion.
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If the surface is soiled
Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
To store a disc in its case
Insert the disc with label facing upwards and
press downwards at the center.
Handling precautions:
elf you are taking the disc from a cold to a
warm environment, moisture may form on the
disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free
cloth before using the disc.
eDo not write on the label side with a ball-point
pen or other writing instrument.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
Do not use CDs with poorly attached labels or
stickers. Adhesive protruding from underneath
stickers or left over from peeled of stickers can
cause your stereo to malfunction.
Do not use irregular shape CDs (heart-shape,
octagonal, etc.).
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Storage precautions:
Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect
them from dust, scratches and warping.
Do not place or store discs in the following
places:
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid or dusty locations
e@Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or
heating appliance
ein the glove compartment or on the rear deck
of an automobile

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT WIE
DISC TRAY
(inside)
Accepts up to
5 discs of CD-
ROM or digital
HEADPHONE JACK audio discs. DISC WINDOW
Accepts a standard 3.5mm Easy visible "DISC WINDOW’. Visual confirmation of
stereo mini plug to connect which disc is loaded. The slot with the white mark
your headphones to the CD-
missing is the disc which is currently loaded in the CD-
ROM Changer.
ROM Changer.
VOLUME f
Adjusts the headphone DISC EJECT/CHANGE
pau PAIDO: BUSY INDICATOR ee ee
ress quickly to eject a disc tray/
press and hold for a moment to
load the disc.
Lights when data is being
accessed from the disc or
when the CD-ROM Changer
is playing an audio CD.
REAR VIEW| DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTOR
i — Serves as a link from the CD-ROM
Changer to digital audio equipment.
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AUDIO CONNECTOR DC POWER CONNECTOR
Serves as a link from the CD-ROM Connects your CD-ROM
Changer to an amplifier or sound board. Changer to the power source
An audio cable is included for connecting JUMPER PIN inside your computer via the
to a sound board. These are used to set DC power cable (not included).
the ID. Please refer to INTERFACE CONNECTOR
pages 9 and 11 for Connects your CD-ROM
more information. Changer to your computer's
EIDE interface port via the
included interface cable.

INSTALLING THE CD-ROM CHANGER
EIKIN
Read this section completely before proceeding.
Consult your system operation manual for CPU disas-
instruct i T
sembly instructions.
1 Turn off your system and all connected devices. Ld
2 Disconnect all AC power cables.
3 Remove the top cover from your system.
4 Remove the bezel covering a vacant disk drive bay. E
Bezel — žá] Personal Computer
installing the CORON Changer
1 Remove the Changer from its pack-
aging.
Check jumper pin setting for proper ID
(Master)*. CD-ROM Changer
*Set to SLAVE if you connect to your systems
Primary HDD IDE Controller.
Most installations do not require changing the
jumper pins.
3 Look above your vacant disk drive bay.
if it is occupied by a floppy disk drive:
It might be necessary to slide the floppy
disk drive forward a couple of inches to
ease insertion of the “Big 5”.
Do not disconnect its cables. This may allow for
easier CD-ROM Changer installation.
4 Slide the CD-ROM Changer into the
vacant bay until it is parallel with the
floppy disk drive. Some systems require
mounting.
CD-ROM Changer
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INSTALLING THE CD ROM CHANGER
5 Connect the DC power cable, interface
cable and audio cable.
Names indicated in [__]
are supplied items.
EIDE Interface
Jumper Pin (6-pin) Connector (40-pin)
CD-ROM Changer
Audio Out
Connector (4-pin)
Digital
Audio
Power
Connector
Connector
(2
pin)
Audio Cable
Power Cable
4
To the sound board
An audio cable can be used if
your system has a sound board ae ,
with CD Audio input terminal. Pin 1 is marked with
You'll have to make this s colored stripe.
connection in order to listen to Align Pin 1 of the
audio CDs (through the sound Changer to Pin t
board). For details, see the No. 1 on the From the power
instruction manual that came abe Computer Systems source inside
with the sound board. Motherboard. the computer
6 Firmly slide the Changer into the drive Screw
bay. Secure with included screws.
Screw
7 Reattach the top cover and reconnect
your peripheral devices and AC power.