Pioneer DRM-5004X User manual

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Trademark, Copyright, Notes
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Copyright
Copyright © 1995 by Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary informa-
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others. Under the law, copying includes translating into another
language or format. Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc. is a
subsidiary of Pioneer Electronics Corp.
Notes
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice. Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to this material. While every precaution
has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Pioneer New
Media Technologies, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages result-
ing from the use of the information contained herein.
Be sure to return the Warranty Registration Card packaged with
the unit immediately. Failure to return the card will result in
Service delays.

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Table of Contents
Overview
Features
A description of the purpose, content and organization of the manual.
Also an explanation of symbols used.
Set Up
1.1 About the DRM-5004X............................................................1-1
1.2 Basic Operation & Movements of the Unit ...............................1-5
2.1 Features of the DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox...................2 - 1
2.2 Features of the DR-D504X CD-ROM Reader .......................2 -11
2.3 Features of the DR-R504X CD-R Writer..............................2 -15
3.1 Safety Precautions..............................................................3 - 1
3.2 General Operating Conditions ............................................3 - 1
3.3 Basic Computer Configuration ...........................................3 - 1
3.4 Unpacking the DRM-5004X and Accessories ......................3 - 3
3.5 Preparing the DRM-5004X for Operation ............................3 - 5
3.6 Loading Discs into the Disc Magazines ...............................3 - 7
3.7 Loading Magazines into the DRM-5004X ............................3 - 9
3.8 Setting the SCSI ID Addresses............................................3 - 11
3.9 Enabling / Disabling the Disc Transporter Light.................3 - 15
3.10 Starting Up the DRM-5004X for Operation .........................3 - 15
3.11 Confirming Proper Set Up...................................................3 - 17
3.12 Repacking the Unit and Accessories ...................................3 - 27
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Table of Contents (cont.)
5.1 Using Test Mode & About Mode 0.........................................5 - 3
5.2 Mode 1 - Error History in RAM.............................................5 - 7
5.3 Mode 2 - Error History in EEPROM......................................5 - 9
5.4 Mode 3 - Manual Operation .................................................5 - 11
5.5 Mode 4 - Step Operation Mode.............................................5 - 13
5.6 Mode 5 - Aging Mode............................................................5 - 17
5.7 Mode 6 - Log Time Display...................................................5 - 25
5.8 Summary of Mode & Submodes ...........................................5 - 26
6.1 DRM-5004X EEPROM Upgrades ..........................................6 - 1
6.2 DR-D504X Reader PROM Upgrades .....................................6 - 9
6.1 DR-R504X Writer EEPROM & EPROM Upgrades..................6 - 12
7.1 If the Unit does not Initialize ................................................7 - 1
7.2 If the SCSI Host Adapter cannot find the Unit ......................7 - 1
7.3 If the Computer cannot Communicate with the Drives .........7 - 2
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Upgrading Firmware
Troubleshooting
4.1 Custom Configuration Options.............................................4 - 1
4.2 Installing a CD-ROM Reader in Drive Bay Three...................4 - 1
4.3 Confirming Proper Installation of the DR-D504X..................4 - 23
4.4 Installing a CD-R Writer in Drive Bay Four...........................4 - 33
4.5 Confirming Proper Installation of the DR-R504X ..................4 - 49
4.6 Default SCSI Connections....................................................4 - 59
4.7 Optional SCSI Bus Connections...........................................4 - 59
4.8 SCSI Cabling for a Writer Installed in Drive Bay 4................4 - 59
4.9 Repacking the DRM-5004X..................................................4 - 61
4Custom Configuration
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Appendices
DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox...................................................A - 1
DR-D504X CD-ROM Reader .......................................................A - 4
DR-R504X CD-R Writer..............................................................A - 7
Physical & Electrical Characteristics ..........................................B - 1
Pin Assignments.........................................................................B - 2
On the DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox.......................................C - 1
On the DR-D504X CD-ROM Reader............................................C - 2
On the DR-R504X CD-R Writer ..................................................C - 3
Accessing and Interpreting Error Codes......................................D - 1
B
C
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Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers .........................................E - 1
E
A
Test Mode Error Codes
Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers
Product Specifications
SCSI Specifications
Summary of DIP Switches & Jumper Pins

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About this Manual
This manual has been written specifically for system integrators so
they can fully configure and test the Pioneer DRM-5004X CD-ROM
Jukebox with their software before shipping to customers.
It also was written with the end-user in mind. If the unit needs to be
moved to another location or set up to be used in another system
configuration, basic questions can be answered by referencing this
User’s Guide.
Here are some of the highlights of this manual:
• Features of the CD-ROM Jukebox (DRM-5004X), the
CD-ROM Drive (DR-D504X) and the CD-ROM Writer
(DR-R504X) are fully described.
• You will find detailed instructions for setting-up and testing
the DRM-5004X with a basic two-reader configuration.
• There are step-by step instructions to custom configure the
unit by installing additional Pioneer CD-ROM Readers
and/or CD-ROM Writers.
• Upgrading Firmware is also described.
The Pioneer DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox is a software dependent,
industrial quality product, designed for a wide range of uses. Many
uses are determined by specific software written for the product.
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Symbols
WARNING: The symbol of a triangle with a lightning bolt inside is
intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” with-
in the product’s housing that may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to people. Failure to follow instructions
contained in WARNING statements could cause bodily harm.
CAUTION: The symbol of a triangle with an exclamation mark inside
is intended to alert the user to important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying this product. Failure to
follow instructions contained in the CAUTION statement could cause
damage to the unit or to other equipment.
NOTE: The symbol of a check mark within a black box indicates
some information that may help the user in the operation of this
equipment. Apply information and instructions in the NOTE state-
ments in a way that is most appropriate to a particular application.
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Organization
Following “About this Manual,” this User’s Guide contains a section
describing “Safety Precautions,” which should be carefully reviewed
before installing the DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox. Here is a brief
summary of the chapters contained in this manual:
1. Overview
Provides a basic overview of the unit, its components and how they
function.
2. Features
Provides the names and functions of various components of the
DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox, the DR-D504X CD-ROM Reader
and the DR-R504X CD-ROM Writer.
Please read this chapter carefully so you have a thorough understand-
ing of the unit’s features and where they are located.
3. Setting Up the DRM-5004X
— A Basic Two Reader Configuration
This chapter provides the steps to follow to set up the DRM-5004X
CD-ROM Jukebox with two-readers installed. It reviews basic safety
precautions, unpacking the unit, loading discs into magazines, insert-
ing magazines into the unit, setting the SCSI ID switches, making the
SCSI connections, terminating the SCSI chain, connecting power, pow-
ering up the unit and testing functionality. It also describes repacking
the unit for shipment to another location.
4. Custom Configurations
This chapter provides an overview of custom configurations and full
descriptions of how to install additional Pioneer CD-ROM Readers or
CD-R Writers. After custom installations are complete, tests using
Test Mode are recommended.
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5. Test Mode
This chapter is a full overview of Test Modes available on the DRM-
5004X. Included with this chapter is a detailed description of Test
Mode options and examples of self-tests that can be run before a com-
puter is attached to the unit.
6. Upgrading Firmware
From time to time improvements are made to the firmware for the
DRM-5004X CD-ROM Jukebox, the DR-D504X CD-ROM Reader and
the DR-R504X CD-R Writer. This chapter describes the steps neces-
sary for upgrading firmware. The Jukebox and the Writer contain
EEPROMs that can be upgraded by downloadinig software. The Writer
also requires replacement of an EPROM. The Reader is upgraded by
replacing the EPROM.
7. Troubleshooting
Here are steps to follow to help you troubleshoot problems. What if
the unit will not initialize and you do not see the green LED signifying
that power is on and the unit is ready to operate? If the SCSI host
adapter can not find the changer, what do you check? What if the
computer can not communicate with the drives?
Appendices
The appendices contain additional detailed information about the
unit: Product Specifications, SCSI Specifications, Summary of DIP
Switches and Jumper Pins, Test Mode Error Codes, and Pioneer
Technical Resource Numbers.
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1. Overview of the DRM-5004X
This chapter provides an overview of the Pioneer DRM-5004X CD-ROM
Jukebox and its components.
CAUTION: Before using this unit, please refer to page ix for basic Safety
Precautions and familiarize yourself with this entire DRM-5004X CD-ROM
Jukebox User’s Guide. See
Chapter 3 for instructions on Setting Up the
DRM-5004X.
1.1 About the DRM-5004X
The DRM-5004X is a 500 disc CD-ROM jukebox. It has the capacity
to hold 500 CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-R or CD-ROM XA discs and to select
any one of them for playback at speeds up to 4X. With a Pioneer CD-R
Writer installed, the unit can also write to CD-R discs.
The DRM-5004X contains four drive bays accessible through the front
lower side of the unit. It typically ships with two 4x speed Pioneer
CD-ROM Readers installed in two upper drive bays. The two additional
lower drive bays can accommodate optional Pioneer CD-ROM Readers
(DR-D504X) or Pioneer CD-ROM Writers (DR-R504X).
NOTE: Any combination of Pioneer CD-ROM Readers and or Writers can
be installed in the four drive bays. Install the drives in consecutve drive
bays, starting with drive bay one.
In the default configuration, the drive units and the changer mecha-
nism are daisy chained on one SCSI bus within the unit. Drives may
be addressed on individual SCSI buses, but they then are not linked
to the changer mechanism. When a drive is connected on its own sep-
arate SCSI bus, it functions essentially as a stand-alone reader or
writer, accessing only a single disc.
The DRM-5004X is dependent on computer control. Numerous third
party developers have written software to control the DRM-5004X from
many different computer platforms. Refer to Pioneer Product
Information Bulletin #25,produced by Pioneer New Media
Technologies, Inc. Engineering Support, or order LaserFacts
Document #34 026.See Appendix E, Pioneer Technical Resource
Numbers.
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1.1.1 The Changer Mechanism
The DRM-5004X changer mechanism includes mechanical elements
that provide for vertical, swing, slide, grasping and clamping motions.
See Section 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 of this chapter for information about
Mechanical Initialization and Operation Flow.
1.1.2 Disc Storage
The disc storage section of the unit consists of 5 magazines that can
each hold up to 100 discs. CD-ROM discs can be loaded into each
magazine manually. The entire magazine is inserted or removed from
the front of the unit.
1.1.3 Magazines
Each magazine includes a green shipping plate which should be
inserted whenever the magazine is loaded with discs and moved.
Remove the shipping plate from each magazine after it is inserted into
the DRM-5004X or the unit will not initialize. Store the shipping
plates inside the front door panel for re-use when the magazines are
removed. Magazines should be installed from the bottom of the unit
first. If space for a magazine is not filled, but left empty, discs in the
upper magazines cannot be accessed. See Chapter 2, Features
,for
more details.
CAUTION: NEVER SHIP OR TRANSPORT THE DRM-5004X CD-ROM
JUKEBOX WITH MAGAZINES INSERTED. Also, do not store or ship
magazines with discs loaded.
1.1.4 The Drive Bays
There are four drive bays in the bottom section of the DRM-5004X.
A unit typically ships with two 4x speed Pioneer CD-ROM Readers
(DR-D504X) installed in the two upper drive bays. See Chapter 3,
Setting Up the DRM-5004X — Basic Two Reader Configuration.
Any combination of up to four Pioneer CD-ROM Readers or Pioneer
CD-ROM Writers can be ordered and installed as optional equipment.
See Chapter 4, Custom Configuration.
CAUTION: Only Pioneer CD-ROM Readers or Writers can be installed
and used in the DRM-5004X.
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1.1.5 The Pioneer CD-ROM Reader
The Pioneer CD-ROM reader DR-D504X is a 4X speed CD-ROM drive
and includes audio outputs for CD-DA. (When digital audio is present,
the drive automatically outputs audio at single speed.) On the rear
panel, there are also four sets of stereo audio outputs, one for each of
up to four drives installed. Each CD-ROM reader within the unit is
assigned its own specific SCSI ID address on a SCSI chain and is
controlled by SCSI commands sent from a host computer.
1.1.6 The Pioneer CD-ROM Writer
The 4x speed Pioneer CD-ROM Writer (DR-R504X) is also available as
an option. The writer can write data to CD-Recordable (Write Once)
discs (CD-R discs) at 4X speed or 2X speed. When the writer is
installed in the DRM-5004X, it is usually addressed independently on
its own SCSI chain so writing a CD-R disc can take place without
interruption.
1.1.7 SCSI Connections
There are a total of five SCSI ID Setting Switches on the rear panel of
the unit: one to set the SCSI address of each drive installed and one
to set the SCSI address of the changer mechanism. There are six SCSI
connectors on the rear panel. Typically, when the unit is shipped, the
controller and installed Pioneer CD-ROM readers are daisy chained
starting at SCSI Port A. The SCSI chain is terminated by placing the
terminator block, included as an accessory, on SCSI Port B.
1.1.8 Connecting Drives on Separate SCSI buses
Internal drives can also be connected to separate SCSI buses using
the other SCSI connectors on the rear of the the unit. For example,
when one CD-R writer is added, it can be connected to an unused
SCSI connector on a separate SCSI bus to assure there are no inter-
ruptions while writing data to a CD-R disc. Refer to instructions in
Section 4.6, Custom Configuration.
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1.1.9 Setting SCSI Termination
Only the first and last device in a SCSI chain should be terminated.
In a basic two-reader configuration, the computer’s host adapter card
is terminated and the SCSI Termination Block included with the unit
is placed on SCSI Port B of the unit. The SCSI termination of each
CD-ROM Reader is set to OFF when it is shipped; the CD-R Writers
are shipped with SCSI termination ON. Termination can be set using
DIP switches on the right front side of each drive. See Chapter 2,
Features for details.
1.1.10 Reading Data from Discs
First a disc is selected from the disc tray, transported to a specific
DR-D504X CD-ROM Reader, placed into the reader and clamped into
place. This sequence is controlled by SCSI commands sent from the
host computer to the CD-ROM Jukebox. Next, the host computer
selects the SCSI ID of the drive unit containing the disc. It then sends
CD-ROM commands to read data from the disc. If a DOS machine is
used as a host computer there will be two or three device drivers
installed, one for the Jukebox, one for CD-ROM Readers and one for
CD-R Writers. For other computer operating systems, consult with
specific software vendors.
1.1.11 Writing Data to Discs
A disc is selected from the disc tray, transported to the DR-R504X
CD-R writer, placed into the writer and clamped into place. This
sequence is controlled by SCSI commands sent from the host computer
to the CD-ROM jukebox. The host computer indicates the SCSI ID of
the drive unit, then sends commands to write data to the selected disc.
Consult with specific software vendors for more information about
writing CD-R discs. See Pioneer Product Information Bulletin #25,
Third Party Driver Developers. This document is also available on
the Pioneer LaserFacts System as number 31 025.See Appendix E,
Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers.
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1.2 Basic Operation and Movements of the Unit
The basic operation of the unit and movements of internal compo-
nents are described in the sections below.
1.2.1 Mechanical Initialization
When the power of the DRM-5004X is turned on, mechanical initial-
ization is started when the front door is closed and disc magazines
are properly seated and their shipping plates are removed. During
initialization, the green LED, located on the top front panel, flashes.
After initialization is completed, the green LED stops flashing and
remains lit continuously.
Mechanical movements during initialization are as follows:
1. The slider mechanism and swing arm are moved to a
horizontally centered position on the disc transport.
2. The disc transport is lowered to the bottom of the unit.
NOTE: The slider mechanism and the swing arm must be centered,
and all disc magazines must be correctly inserted before any vertical
movement within the changer can take place.
NOTE: If the front door is opened during initialization, mechanical
movement is stopped immediately. After the door is closed, initializa-
tion can be resumed by powering off and then powering on the unit.
Position of the disc magazines and the presence or absence of shipping
plates is checked by infra-red (IR) sensing. There is a small hole in the
front center section of each magazine. IR sensors are located above
and below the hole. If the magazine position is not correct, or if a ship-
ping plate is inserted into the magazine, IR is not detected by the sen-
sors and initialization of the unit will not take place.
If the front door is opened during normal operation, the control CPU
for the changer mechanism stops all movement and returns an error
message to its host computer. When the door is closed after this, no
mechanical movement is resumed. Either the unit must be powered
OFF and then powered ON again, or the host computer must send a
command to return all mechanical elements and discs to their origi-
nal or center position.
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1.2.2 Operation flow: Moving a disc from a magazine to a drive
Here are the mechanical steps that occur when the DRM-5004X is
sent commands to select a specific disc from one of the magazines
and to place it into a specified drive unit.
1. The disc transporter is moved vertically to disc location.
2. The swing motor is rotated to face a disc in either the left or
right side of the magazine.
3. The arm is extended to a disc (slider movement).
4. A disc is grasped.
5. The arm is retracted (slider movement).
6. A swing motor with disc is returned to center position.
7. The disc transporter is moved to drive position.
9. A disc is grasped.
8. The swing motor is rotated to face a drive.
10. The arm is extended to place disc in drive.
11. The disc is released and placed in the drive.
12. The arm is retracted.
13. The swing motor is rotated back to the center position.
NOTE: The disc transporter will not move to select another disc
unless the swing arm is centered.
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