Panasonic CW-8572-B User manual

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW COMBINATION DRIVE
CW-8572-B / CW-8572-C
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read through these instructions before operating this unit.
Interface : ATAPI

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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW COMBINATION DRIVE
CW-8572-B / CW-8572-C
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read through these instructions before operating this unit.
Interface : ATAPI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ................................................................................ iv
LASER SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................. A-1
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ A-4
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING................................................................... A-5
1.1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING...................................................... A-5
1.2 INSTALLATION LOCATION ............................................................................ A-5
1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .............................................................................. A-5
1.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION ................................................................ A-5
1.5 PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING DISCS.................................................... A-5
2. PARTS AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... A-7
2.1 FRONT VIEW................................................................................................... A-7
2.2 REAR VIEW ..................................................................................................... A-7
3. CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................... A-8
3.1 CONNECTING VIEW....................................................................................... A-8
4. GUIDE TO OPERATION ....................................................................................... A-8
4.1 INSTALLATIONS ............................................................................................. A-8
5. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... A-9
5.1 FEATURE SUMMARY ..................................................................................... A-9
5.2 SYSTEM SET UP ............................................................................................ A-9
5.3 POWER SAVING ............................................................................................. A-9
6. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY................................................................................A-10
6.1 PERFORMANCE .............................................................................................A-10
6.2 ERROR RATES ...............................................................................................A-11
6.3 AUDIO PERFORMANCE.................................................................................A-11
6.4 GENERAL PERFORMANCE ...........................................................................A-12
6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS...................................................................A-12
6.6 PICK UP LASER ..............................................................................................A-12
7. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE.......................................................................A-12
7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................A-12
APPENDIX A. ............................................................................................................A-13

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
NOTICE
(1) You may not reproduce or transcribe any part of this publication without permission.
(2) We reserve the right to revise this document at any time without notice.
(3) If you have any questions about this document, contact your sales representative.
SAFETY NOTICE
(1) To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
(2) To avoid electric shock or damage to the eyes due to laser beam, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Computing Device
NOTE : 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 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.
FCC WARNING : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For USA (Model CW-8572-B only)

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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.
Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN60825 for Class 1 laser
products.
Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. To ensure continued product
safety, the following precautions should be heeded. This equipment has the Optical Pickup
which has the Dual Lasers (DVD & CD).
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 drive is designed to be incorporated into a computer-based system or unit which
has an enclosing cover. The drive may not be used as a stand-alone unit.
(3) Do not open the drive unit; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside.

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VAROITUS! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle.
VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning
specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som
överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
For Finnish
For Swedish
• This label is attached to the bottom of the drive unit.
• Diese Aufschrift befinded sich auf der Bodenplatte des Gerätes. (For German)
• Cette étiquette figure au dos du lecteur. (For French)
• Märkningen återfinns på drivenhetens undersida. (For Swedish)
• Denne merkelappen er festet til undersiden av spilleren. (For Norwegian)
• Denne etiket er sat fast i bunden af drev-enheden. (For Danish)
• Tämä etiketti on liimattu laitteen pohjaan. (For Finnish)
CAUTION – LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
VORSICHT –
LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET, NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN.
ADVARSEL – LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL – LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES, STIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN.
VARNING – LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD, STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN.
VARO ! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE, ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄTEESEEN.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT EN60825 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT – UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET,
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ADVARSEL – USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL – USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VARNING – OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO ! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
DANGER – Invisible Laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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for DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM
LASER Specification
Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP / GaAs
Wave Length: 650 ± 15 nm
Divergence: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Typical 27 °)
Output Power: 0.33 mW
Laser-Daten: (For German)
Typ: InGaAlP / GaAs-Halbleiter-Laser
Wellenlänge: 650 ± 15 nm
Divergenz: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Typisch 27 °)
Ausgangsleistung: 0,33 mW
LASER: (For French)
Type:Laser semi-conducteur InGaAlP/ GaAs
Longueur d’ondes: 650 ± 15 nm
Divergence: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Environ 27 °)
Puissance de sortie: 0,33 mW
Laser- specifikationer: (For Swedish)
Typ: Laserhalvedare InGaAlP / GaAs
Våglängd: 650 ± 15 nm
Divergens: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Typiskt 27 °)
Uteffekt: 0,33 mW
LASER Spesifikasjon: (For Norwegian)
Type: Halvleder laser InGaAlP / GaAs
Bølgelengde: 650 ± 15 nm
Divergens: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Typisk 27 °)
Utgangseffekt: 0,33 mW
Laser Specifikationer: (For Danish)
Type: Semiconductor InGaAlP / GaAs
Bølge-længde: 650 ± 15 nm
Divergens: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Typisk 27 °)
Udgang-effekt: 0,33 mW
LASERin tekniset tiedot: (For Finnish)
Tyyppi: Laserpuolijohdin InGaAlP / GaAs
Aallon pituus: 650 ± 15 nm
Hajaantuminen: θ = 20 ° ~ 35 ° (Tyypillinen 27 °)
Teho: 0,33 mW
for CD-R/RW or CD-ROM
LASER Specification
Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave Length: 785 ± 5 nm
Divergence: θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Typical 16 °)
Output Power: Read = 1.0 mW
Write = 64 mW
Laser-Daten: (For German)
Typ: GaAlAs-Halbleiter-Laser
Wellenlänge: 785 ± 5 nm
Divergenz: θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Typisch 16 °)
Ausgangsleistung: Lesen = 1,0 mW
Schreiben = 64 mW
LASER: (For French)
Type: Laser semi-conducteur GaAlAs
Longueur d’ondes: 785 ± 5 nm
Divergence: θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Environ 16 °)
Puissance de sortie: Lecture = 1,0 mW
Ecriture = 64 mW
Laser- specifikationer: (For Swedish)
Typ: Laserhalvedare GaAlAs
Våglängd: 785 ± 5 nm
Divergens: θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Typiskt 16 °)
Uteffekt: Läsning = 1,0 mW
Skrivning = 64 mW
LASER Spesifikasjon: (For Norwegian)
Type: Halvleder laser GaAlAs
Bølgelengde: 785 ± 5 nm
Divergens: θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Typisk 16 °)
Utgangseffekt: Lese = 1,0 mW
Skrive = 64 mW
Laser Specifikationer: (For Danish)
Type: Semiconductor GaAlAs
Bølge-længde: 785 ± 5 nm
Divergens: θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Typisk 16 °)
Udgang-effekt: Læse = 1,0 mW
Skrive = 64 mW
LASERin tekniset tiedot: (For Finnish)
Tyyppi: Laserpuolijohdin GaAlAs
Aallon pituus: 785 ± 5 nm
Hajaantuminen:
θ = 15 ° ~ 18 ° (Tyypillinen 16 °)
Teho: Lue = 1,0 mW
Kirjoita = 64 mW

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INTRODUCTION
This DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Combination drive features both DVD/CD media reading
and CD-R/RW media writing technology.
This drive unit uses DVD-ROM discs which bear the following mark.
This drive unit uses CD-R discs which bear the following mark.
This drive unit uses CD-RW discs which bear the following mark.
This drive unit uses CD-ROM discs which bear the following mark.
This drive unit uses audio compact discs which bear the following mark.
TM
COMPACT
COMPACT
Recordable
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
or
ReWritable
System Requirements
• Computer
IBM PC-AT or Compatible • Operating System
PC-DOS Ver. 6.3 or later
MS-DOS Ver. 6.2 or later
MS Windows 3.1
MS Windows 95
MS Windows 98 / 98 SE
MS Windows 2000
MS Windows Me
MS Windows XP

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CHAPTER 1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
1.1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING
To avoid damage
* Keep the original packing materials for the drive unit.
* Before you transport the drive unit, remove the disc from the drive unit and repack
the drive unit in its original packing.
1.2 INSTALLATION LOCATION
Do not place unit in the following environments.
* High-temperature, high-humidity, extreme temperature changes.
* Dusty
* Excessive vibration/ sudden shock.
* Inclined place.
* Direct sunlight.
1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
* Never push objects of any kind through the Cabinet slots, never spill liquid of any
kind on the unit.
* Do not place objects on the product.
* Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
* Do not open or remove covers.
* Do not place foreign objects in the disc insertion slot and attempt to operate.
* Do not use DVD-ROM drive when vertically installed. (Horizontal installation type only)
1.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
To avoid error
* Do not move the drive unit during operation.
* Do not operate the unit directly after a sudden increase in temperature.
NOTE :
A great proportion of problems are usually caused by the following.
➀Dust or Finger-prints on the surface of the disc.
➁Random Electrical Noise.
➂Scratches and Defects on the surface of the disc.
1.5 PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING DISCS
➀Hold the disc by the edges, do not touch
the surface of the disc.
➁To remove dust or fingerprint, use a clean,
soft, dry cloth.

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➂Do not write and paste paper on the
recording/ reading side of the disc.
Do not paste paper to the all surface of the
CD-R/RW disc.
When labelling a CD-R/RW disc for
identification purposes, write only on the
premarked label side using a soft, felt tip
marker.
Should not paste a large or thick label to
the outer back surface (the label side) of
the disc, or it generates drive vibration due
to imbalance of the disc.
➃Do not store the disc in a place where
the temperature is high.
➄Do not use benzine, thinners and
cleaners, etc.
➅Do not make the center hole larger.
➆Do not bend the disc.
➇Do not drop the disc, or subject it to
shock.
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CHAPTER 2 PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
2.1 FRONT VIEW
➀DISC TRAY
Accepts a disc.
➁HEAD PHONE JACK (Model CW-8572-B only)
Headphone can be connected using a 3.5mm stereo mini plug.
➂VOLUME (Model CW-8572-B only)
Adjusts audio output level of Headphone.
➃BUSY / WRITING INDICATOR
Lights when data is being accessed from the disc, or the drive is playing an audio CD.
Blinks when the drive is writing onto the CD-RW or CD-R disc.
➄EJECT/LOAD BUTTON
Ejects and loads the disc tray.
➅EMERGENCY EJECT HOLE
Insert an instrument such as straightened paper clip into this hole to manually
eject the tray. (See 4.1)
2.2 REAR VIEW
➀INTERFACE CONNECTOR
Connects to host computer’s interface connector.
➁DC (IN) CONNECTOR
➂AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR (Analog)
➃JUMPER PIN
Insert the jumper according to the Master / Slave / CSEL drive.
(See the figure in the next page.)
➄DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR
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➁➂➃ ➄➅
➀➁➂➃➄